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Except grab her up and kiss her senseless for the rest of their lives Which would be ive

“What?” he asked her “What do you want from me?”

It was a plea Not an accusation

“Forever, Liaive me that?”

He understood then Confessing wasn’t enough It had to be followed by action Sometimes immediately

He hadn’t planned this part yet Had figured it would be ured he’d be prowling around in the dark like a hungry bear while he waited for the tiht

“I’ my shoes shined, but I pro the fill valves on your toilets”

He heard the words and panicked Then grinned “That didn’t coht,” he said

Marie was sniffling soht

“I think it ca up at him

“I do, too,” Marie chimed in

“So, you’ll marry me?”

“You haven’t asked me yet But don’t worry, Lia as she wrapped those lovely arms around hih Life is too short to waste”

“Way too short,” Marie chimed in

Feeling as though he was ready to cliathered Gabi close, holding her in his ar he’d i me, Gabi?”