I opened my eyes at seven am; I always do when there's no alarm to wake me up earlier. The sun hadn't completed it's pull up over the horizon just yet, but the early morning light was beginning to filter around the black curtain behind our bed. As if my internal alarm clock also managed to wake him, the nurse opened his eyes and smiled at me.
“Morning Babe.”
This is his favorite time of day. We rest in each others arms, talk about the dreams we had and what's on our plates for the rest of the day. I tell him the odd dream I had the night before; he tells me about his dream for our future. There isn't enough light to see his face as his breath rubs my cheek, but I know his green eyes are probably tearing; mine are and I'm not the sensitive one.
“I know I should wait.” He says in a low voice as he reaches his long arms around me to get a small wooden box from the pocket of his jacket. Vedder jumps onto the bed, knowing something big is about to happen and wanting to be a witness. “But I can't wait anymore. I love being here with you, before the day starts. I want to start everyday like this for the rest of my life. I've never dreamt about a future with anyone before... you are my future Liz. Will you marry me?”
“Of course. Yes.” I barely whisper. He wipes the tears from my cheeks and places the ring on my finger.
“I'm sorry it wasn't a better proposal.”
“It was perfect. All of it. I love you.”
Thursday, March 17, 2011
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