( it's safely said that of the many things she expected jem might ask of her, this was probably didn't even make the list, not even if it was a thousand items long. she is, for a harrowing second, utterly speechless. it's not just the question, but the fact parisa never imagined herself being asked it by anyone. probably less than she ever expects to be asked to marry someone again — a woman willingly inviting her to be in her wedding party?
eventually she comes back to it, voice warm. )
Are you sure? I will, of course. But I'm not wearing an ugly dress.
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eventually she comes back to it, voice warm. )
Are you sure? I will, of course. But I'm not wearing an ugly dress.