Page 71 of Wizard's Spitfire

And stand by me for

The rest of our lives.

Charlie

I’M BLOWN AWAY ANDwhen he starts singingWill, you marry me.I’m speechless. Wizard drops down on one knee in front of me, pulling a velvet box from his pocket.

“I knew from the moment I laid eyes on you; you were the one for me. Over these past few months, my feelings have only grown stronger. I can’t imagine a day without you in it and a night I’m not lying next to you. Will you make me the happiest man on earth and be my wife?”

I nod my head. He slips the ring on my finger. I grab his hand and pull him up off the floor, throwing my arms around his neck and kissing him for all I’m worth. When the kiss ends, he whispers in my ear.

“I’m not done yet.”

I look at him and his smile melts me to the spot. He takes one step back, snagging my hand. I watch him give Pops the nod. Pops ushers the girls off the stage and over to us. They’re all squealing with excitement. When the girls surround us, Wizard shocks the hell out of me, pulling three small boxes out of his jacket pocket. He hands one to each of the girls.

“Francesca, Valentina, and Lucia, will you do me the honor of becoming my bonus children. My first born and let me spend the rest of my life taking care of you like a father should. I’m not looking to replace your father. I hope I’ll be a bonus father figure you can come to, if nothing else. Inside each box is a necklace with a beautiful open heart. In the middle of the heart is a diamond solitaire.

“Yes!” they say in unison, throwing their arms around him.