Third person point of view
They swiped through different designs while discussing. Oliver's eyebrows rose when he saw a design. It was a rather simple platinum ring. The inner surface was smoother while on the outside it was angular and it looked nice to the eye. He liked it. " How about this ? " Christian zoomed in and looked at it carefully.
He didn't like stones and thought of choosing one without it. The one in front of him was perfect. It was simple and elegant. It would be too boring to have a plain ring but this one was just right. It was not too attention grabbing and it fit both of their aesthetics well. " I like it ". " Me too ". Oliver replied with a smile.
Christian showed it to them. " So you want to fix this ? " " Yes ". " Alright. Then let us check the size ". The designer got up and checked all the things she wanted to. " Do you want anything engraved on the inside ? " The question caught them off guard. They instinctively turned to look at each other. They never thought of that.
Christian turned back to them." We haven't thought of anything. Can we inform you before the weekend ? " " No problem. It is not mandatory so it is fine not to as well ". They nodded and confirmed some details of the ring. They walked back out and drove away. Christian drove back to the cafe first.
They were rather silent on the way back. Oliver looked out of the window, lost in thought throughout. He kept thinking if he should engrave something. Christian noticed his silence but didn't say anything. He parked the car on the side and waited for Oliver. Oliver blinked and looked at the surroundings. He realized they reached the cafe.
He turned to Christian and saw him already looking at him. He sat up properly. " Sorry. I was too lost in thought ". Christian shook his head with a small smile. " It is fine. What is it about though ? Is it okay to share ? " Oliver looked down at his hands. " Just... the engraving. I want to get it but I am not sure if it is okay to get what I thought of. And... I am not sure if you would mind it ".
He looked up at Christian tentatively. Christian nodded. " You don't need to be so careful. I don't think I would mind it that much. So what do you want to be engraved on your ring ? " Oliver clenched his fist in his lap and built up his courage. He looked into Christian's eyes. " Ian's ". His voice came out soft.
Christian was astonished. His heart might have just skipped a beat. He blinked and nodded slowly. " Then... get it ". Oliver's eyes went wide. " Is that okay ? " " Of course it is. We are getting married. So how is this not okay ? " Oliver smiled with his eyes shining and nodded. " Okay then. What will you get ? "
Christina did not think of anything. He thought it was fine not to get one too. But after listening to what Oliver said, he also was considering it and he couldn't be careless about it. He shook his head in response. " I am not sure. I will think about it and come up with something ". Oliver nodded. " Okay ".
He put his hand on the car door to get out but stopped. " I almost forgot. Can you wait a minute ? I will give you some pastries. You didn't eat any this week ". Both of them chuckled. " Alright ". " I will be back quick ". Oliver got out of the car and went to the cafe. He quickly took a box and packed a red velvet cake slice.
He was a little flustered. It was known as the lovers cake in their shop, so he couldn't help being a little selfish about it. He also picked up two chocolate cupcakes. He packed the box carefully and walked out. Christian rolled the window down and took the box. " Thanks ". Oliver smiled. " Drive safe ". " Yeah. Bye ".
Oliver waved and stood back. He watched till the car was out of his sight. He smiled and went back inside. Christian went back home and put the pastry carefully in the kitchen. He freshened up and made himself some dinner and had it at the island. He then took out the pastry. He took a bite and it was as good as always. He smiled and ate it.
He thought of Oliver's words and wondered what he should get. He fell in thought and looked around. He turned to the window and his eyes landed on the trees outside. He smiled at the idea he got. It was late so he decided to inform the designer about it the next morning. He finished the cake and put away the cupcakes for later.
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