The entire group celebrated the engagement that night. For the entire evening, Cecilia and Marina managed to restrain themselves from being overly affectionate. Several times they caught Cecilia looking down at her ring in amazement.

I cant believe you remembered the story I told you, she said to Marina as they all sat around in their living room sipping glasses of the best wine Cecilia had in her collection.

I remember everything you tell me, Marina said smiling and wrapping her arms around Cecilia. They were both sitting in an oversized chair, Cecilia in Marinas lap.

What story? Dana asked curious.

Wait a minute I think I have a book with the story in it. Cecilia jumped up and went to her study to look for the book. She quickly returned to her place on Marinas lap.

OK Radha, daughter of Vrishabhanu, was the mistress of Krishna during that period of his life when he lived among the cowherds of Vrindavan. Since childhood they were close to each other – they played, they danced, they fought, they grew up together and wanted to be together forever, but the world pulled them apart. He departed to safeguard the virtues of truth, and she waited for him. He vanquished his enemies, became the king, and came to be worshipped as a lord of the universe. She waited for him. He married Rukmini and Satyabhama, raised a family, fought the great war of Ayodhya, and she still waited. So great was Radha’s love for Krishna that even today her name is uttered whenever Krishna is referred to. One day the two most talked about lovers come together for a final single meeting. The blue diamonds of India are said to be the result of her tears of joy at their reunion.

Great story, but what does this have to do with you guys? Alice asked taking another sip of wine.

Marina smiled and continued on for Cecilia. As we spoke with each other while Cecilia was gone, we both started to feel like we had known each other our whole lives.

And the world pulled you apart by CiCi going to Egypt, Shane said from her spot on the floor.

Exactly, Marina said smiling. I thought the blue diamond would be appropriate considering what weve been through. All of the women smiled and nodded their heads in understanding.