Promises-Draco

I look into her eyes, and I see my reflection staring back at me. I can see the Hope in my smile but also the fear in my eyes. The seconds it is taking her to answer my question feel like an eternity. Her mouth is gaping open as if she did not expect my proposal. I know it is soon, but I could not wait another day to claim her. Her eyes water and I feel my heart sink into my stomach. Maybe I had this all wrong. I look at the ground feeling my eyes water too as I start to step away. Then a force causes me to take a step back and nearly it the wall.

“Yes. Yes I will marry you” she exclaims. I feel my face split into a smile realizing that she has tackled me in her enthusiasm. I pick her up and swing her around so happy that she has accepted my proposal. Then I remember her gift in my pocket. I place her feet on the ground but do not let her go far. I remove the box from my pocket and take her hand in mine.

“My grandfather gave this ring with all his love to his second wife. My f