The final time Ralph came to the table, he brought a gorgeous bouquet of fiery red roses.

“Heather!” Hannah was taken aback when Ralph got down on one knee while holding the bouquet.

A violin player came over to play some music while other patrons looked over at them.

“Heather, although we’re engaged, I feel I owe you a proper marriage proposal. If you say yes, I’ll ensure you live happily ever after. Will you marry me?” He opened a small brocade box, revealing a ring with a sizable, dazzling diamond.

Stupefied by his seemingly echoing voice, Hannah murmured, “Happily ever after…”

She was enticed by the promise, despite knowing it was unrealistic. She wanted to live happily ever after but knew she was not qualified to enjoy such happiness with anyone.

he had no

offended her. ‘Could I have upset her by proposing to her this way? If she

he regretted doing this in public. If she were to say no or rough him up,

done is done. I can’t get up

the ring in one hand and the bouquet in another,

of sweat raced down from his

he was almost about to give

what

ring and the flowers, and I’ve just popped the question. How is it that she still

took a deep breath, turned toward him, and

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