“You just need to take that ring out and let me put one of these rings on,” Benyamin told Rebecca in a sweet, earnest voice.

Rebecca looked at her parrot ring. The beautiful moment when she had exchanged this ring with Benjamin flashed in her mind. She pulled her lips into her mouth as she silently fought her tears, but then she also quickly came to a decision.

“I made a promise,” Rebecca controlled her tears and stated, “so I can’t take this ring out now.”

“What?” Benyamin looked confused. “I