The Proposal She Wasn’t Expecting

That night, as they lay in bed, he suddenly said, "Marry me. For real."

Her heart stopped.

"We're already married," she whispered.

He shook his head. "Not because of a contract. Not because of anyone else. Just us."

Tears filled her eyes. "Do you love me?"

He exhaled slowly. "I don't know how to name it yet.But i know i can't live without you."

It wasn't the fairy-tale confession of love.

But it was real.

And for the first time, she was ready to believe in it.