John held his breath as he opened the box and knelt next to his dearest friend. He took her hand timidly and spoke directly to her fingertips.

“I remember the day I swore I’d never fall in love. I was afraid, so afraid of being used and manipulated and helpless that I talked myself into never wanting it. But ... you came, and everything about you caught me. I’m well-spoken and well-read, but with you my heart stops and my head blanks and there’s nothing in me except how beautiful you are, how good you are, and how incredible it is that you would choose someone like me. You are the best part of my life and I want to … I wish you would … will you marry me ?”

She smiled gently, with full eyes. John had buried his chin in her palm, and she raised it to meet his terrified stare.

“John, no one could turn you down with a proposal like that.”

“So you think Adam will say yes?”

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