Now You Know

I watched as she opened the box, knowing full well she was thinking it was a ring and that I must be insane. So I was relieved when she finally saw it and pulled it out with a huge smile. It was a necklace with a red M&M character charm. The little M&M character was holding a gold heart.

As if that weren't perfect enough, when I walked into the jewelry store to ask about it, the lady showed me the cheesy inscription on the back. I almost didn't get it but then decided actions speak louder than words. What I was feeling for Madeline felt so much heavier than it should have this soon. If my dad picked up on it weeks ago, it was just a matter of time before Madeline did too, if she hadn't already. So maybe the inscription would help tone it way down.

"This is too cute!" She turned around as if anxious to show someone else, but her sister and friends were too far, so she turned back to me.

"Turn it around."

She did and read what it said. "I'm sweet for you." Bringing her hand to her mo