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.

could only observe as she remained silent because he had no idea

if he had offended her. ‘Could I have upset her by proposing to

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

can’t get up now and

one hand and the bouquet in another, he kept

of sweat raced down from

almost about to give up, she asked, “Are you…

Ralph looked down at what he was

the question. How is it that she still doesn’t

deep breath, turned toward him,

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