Eight Years Too Late

During the request segment, I gripped the ring box in my pocket. Eight years together. Tonight, I'm proposing to Lucian Vance.The spotlight stopped on me. I took the mic and looked at Lucian, face burning.He glanced at me, raised his hand, and took the mic.He turned and handed it to his assistant Chloe Reed on his other side."The light hit her first. It's Chloe's first live show. Let her have it."He tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. Gentle as always.Chloe took the mic, eyes wide, and picked a love song.Lucian clapped first.I almost laughed.Lucian had no idea. This wasn't just a mic.This was the last chance I was giving us. In one week, the Sterlings would announce my goodbye.