Its a sin to reject

Before either of them could fully process what had just happened, the other voice echoed the same words at the same time. Both of them froze, the air thick with the shock of the moment. They laughed softly, the sound of it blending with the gentle breeze of the ocean.

"Feels like we're blessed by your parents too," Aurora said with a smile, the tenderness in her voice betraying the rawness of the moment.

Dante's chest tightened with emotion, and a surge of love for Aurora flooded his heart. He knew this was the right moment, and without thinking twice, he dropped to one knee before her.

"I want my parents' blessing for something else too..." Dante began, his voice trembling slightly with the weight of the question he was about to ask.

Aurora's eyes widened, her heart racing in anticipation. But before Dante could even finish his sentence, a rush of excitement and a bit of nerves, made her blurt out the words before she could stop herself.

"Yes, I want to be your girlfriend," she said, a look of shock washing over her as she quickly placed a hand over her mouth. "I...I didn't mean to interrupt you," she stammered, her face flushing in embarrassment. Her brain was still trying to catch up with her words, but her heart had already made the decision.

Dante chuckled softly, his golden hazel eyes reflecting the soft glow of the dawn as they locked onto hers, filled with anticipation. Without missing a beat, he continued with what he had planned to say. "Will you be my Mrs. Dante Blackwood?" His voice was steady, though a nervous tremble lingered in his hands. The hand that held the ring was calm and steady, but his other hand, resting at his back, betrayed his nerves. He took a deep breath, his forehead wrinkling in concentration, as the warmth of the rising sun seemed to echo the warmth in his heart.

Aurora stood frozen, a marriage proposal ringing in her ears. She blinked, momentarily lost for words, before taking a deep breath. It would be a sin to reject such a great man, she thought. With that, her voice came out steady but full of emotion. "Yes, I will." Her heart pounded as he slipped the ring onto her finger.

Dante, still trembling with nervous energy, stood up, his eyes full of love and hope. "I promise to be loyal and trustworthy. I promise to stand beside you, to face your troubles with you. I promise to love you with all my heart. I promise to grow with you, and only you, my dear."

Aurora, deeply moved by his words, stepped into his embrace and hugged him tightly. As she looked up at him through his broad chest, her voice soft yet filled with conviction, she whispered, "I promise to be your home. I promise to stand with you through all your struggles, and I promise to live and die with you. I look forward to growing with you, both as an individual and as your partner. Thank you for everything, Dante. I love you."

Hearing her words, Dante's heart swelled. He rested his head gently on her shoulder, surrendering to the comfort of her presence like a puppy finding safety with its owner. "I love you too," he whispered, his voice full of warmth and gratitude.