Forever

Early in the day in the rays of the sun, she holds herself up with pride for his accomplishments. Clapping, she knows that he will want to leave this place to pursue his dreams. If he asks, she would follow him anywhere. She is his. Will he want me?

Later that night in the quiet atmosphere of a beautiful restaurant, he is nervous. She sees this, yet she allows herself to smile and enjoy this moment with him. Never could she have imagined they would be together this long. She fears it is coming to an end, and the slight tremor in his hands makes her uneasy.

In his mind, he tries to calm himself as he remembers days passed with her. The time she declared her love is his favorite and helps him find his center. Once dinner is over he raises from the table, carefully keeping his eyes locked with her questioning fearful ones. Slowly, he crosses to her side and kneels beside her. Ring in hand, he clears his throat.

“I wish to make you mine forever and to show the world I am yours. Will you marry me?” he asks with a confidence he felt would never come.

Slowly her eyes widen, and she stares blankly at the ring in his hand. He holds his breathe for some sign that the question was not a waste. She vibrates with emotion as she nods and watches him slip the delicate ring on her finger. She is his and he is hers.

~fin~