The night air was crisp & chilly as Chris led me onto the balcony that overlooked the twinkling lights of New York City's skyline. Our weekend trip to NYC to celebrate my 27^th birthday was coming to a close, and I could not have imagined a better celebration than the three romantic days that we had just spent exploring the bustling, beautiful city. 
"Close your eyes," Chris instructed me, as we leaned together against the railing. I obliged, tilting my face up towards the sky, feeling the cool breeze tickle against my closed eyelids. After Chris whispered that it was okay to. I opened my eyes to find an endless horizon of bright stars & city lights winking back at me. And...dangling from Chris'fingertips, an exquisite diamond pendent necklace. 
The Calla^TMCut diamond shone more brightly than any of the city lights before us, like a star plucked straight out of the sky just for me. Chris laughed softly at my delight and placed a tender kiss upon my lips. Then he placed the necklace around my neck and lovingly whispered in my ear, "Just like the starry night sky, my love for you extends Beyond Eternity. Happy Birthday, Darling."
Submitted by Suzanne Mitchell; 2nd place winner for 1st Calla Romance Writing Contest;