The Proposal

The Proposal


As we sat on this pebbled beach, thousands of tiny white bubbles danced to the shore.
With our socks discarded on the stones, we dipped our toes in the warm crevices left behind.
Gently I brushed away the strands of gold from her eyes as they danced on the summer wind.
I remember she looked at me and without saying a word, told me she loved me with her smile.

“Do you think we’ll always be together?” she asked as her eyes awaited mine in response.
My fingers nervously fumbled through my pocket as I turned to her and replied…
“I hope so. I’d hate to have to return this”.

As I opened the small velvet covered box, her eyes lit up and she jumped into my arms.
I’ll never forget the excitement in her smile as she pressed her lips against mine.
Even the incredible beauty of the sunset behind her, couldn’t come close to that of hers.
With a great sense of relief I said “I guess I can take that as a yes?”

She smiled and her eyes danced with life as she kissed me again and again. “Yes!” she replied.
I could feel my heart pounding through my chest as we fell to the soft blanket of sand.
For the first time in my life, I felt… complete.

By Brian K. Walters

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

So, you were pretty much sweating bullets by that time, huh? Lol, so glad you got the answer you seeked! Can you imagine being turned down, how devastating it would be?

My best to you both!

[xlynne]

that was beautiful, in a lot of the books i have read a proposal has been a good one but never poetic and i think that you actually made it beautiful and poetic at the same time. i liked how you included all the little details like the gold strand of hair in her eyes. its was very pretty.