The Love of a Firefighter Part 2/2 - The Proposal

My father used to say that there would be a time for me to subject to a woman.  I denied it....but that day,  my body felt weak in front of a woman. I, who enjoyed the adrenaline rush through my body and able to conquer the heat of a blazing fire, was standing cold and stiff before her. She's the loveliest woman I have ever seen. There's no flaw in her, even though there was, I must be blind for not seeing it. I could  imagine waking up beside her every morning -- feeling the warmth of her body next to mine, and her soft low breath every time I kiss her goodnight.

She's becoming the reason for me to survive. Every time I threw myself in a dangerous emergency situation, I wanted to wake up the next morning just to feel her loving touch - to feel her embrace around my body. Yes... I was becoming so addicted to her. If I could not see her again, my world would fall out in a moment.

So, that day, I wanted to ask  her the most important question in my life. The one that would change my life forever.

Theme Song: "Crazy Amazing " by V V Brown


"What is it, Dave? Why are you holding me like this and why are your shoulders felt cold? Are you feeling sick?"
"No...I'm not.  I'm fine. Just ... hold me."

I had planned everything perfectly for the special moment, but when the moment came, all those plans were falling apart. I didn't even know where to start.  So, I just kissed her... soft, long, and tender.

The road in front of us would be long, and if she agreed to live with me, she must endure a simple life that I offered. I knew she would not mind by it, but I wanted to offer her more.

Still, the first step must be taken, before she slips away and falls into another man's arms.

"Why are you looking at me like that, Dave? You're making me nervous.... and what's with the suit?" She stared at me with a warm gaze.

"Lila, can't you see it? I'm well prepared only for this special moment, love."

I bowed on my knees and pulled something out of  my pocket. I saved money only to buy this ring. The ring that would bind us together -- a sign for our commitment that would be inaugurated in holy matrimony.

 I hoped ... it would fit in her finger...  But, most of all, I hoped she would accept my proposal.

 

"Why are you kneeling, Dave?"

"Lila, I have been waiting for this to come. I know, maybe you thought that I wasn't serious. But, I do... I have never been so serious in my entire life. You're the only woman I love and I want you to be there for me always, for the rest of my life. I may not have anything  to offer you right now, but a simple house and the love that I have, but I promise I will make our life together as happy as it can be. Will you do the honor of marrying me?"



"I do.. I do.. I do..."

Carefully, I put the ring on her finger

and felt the soft skin of her arm.

I could not believe that the time finally came. I had a woman who I loved and loved me. The one that I adored so much.




"Dave...  I couldn't wait to tell all my families and friends."

"You can call them now. You can use my cell phone."
"Really? I promise I will not talk too long."
"You may talk as long as you want to... But, please not too long so we can head out to my place.... and now that we are engaged maybe you can sleep over tonight?"

"Dave.. you can.keep on trying, honey."
Well, I tried it anyway...

That day was one of the happiest days in my life...