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He stands holding his hand out for mines his palms warm and my heart froze as he slipped a diamond ring on my finger, the diamonds glittering in the light.
"You are mines Emily now and for ever" kissing the back of my hand.
I stumbled but he drew me close, his cologne intoxicating more than the wine, my body went limp in his arms, the ring heavy on my manicured finger.
He threw a few crisp hundred dollar bills on the table far more than the cost of our meal, the waitress will be most please with her tip.
With heavy shakiness he led me out the restaurant while I gaze back wishing I had taken another drink.