“What kind of ring do you like?” Raphael asked as he turned the steering wheel of the rented car. As I gazed out at the road ahead, I felt a thrill of curiosity bubbling within me. What kind of ring? I thought wedding bands were supposed to be a surprise for the wife. Maybe mine was different because the circumstances surrounding our wedding are different. “I don't know,” I mumbled, unsure of what to say to him. Raphael's focus shifted from the road as it landed on me. He flashed me a scrutinizing gaze before his focus returned to the road ahead, “I'm not sure,” I repeated the same answer. “It is not like you've got many options though,” he said, navigating us through the streets with ease. “We have to work on budget.” I nodded my head, agreeing with him, but since he wasn't looki

