Commitment

She moves her head. She's asleep.
"I cherish the day you were born" I whisper into her ear. She's smiling and her eyes open slightly. She peers into my eyes and says
"I love you Daniel Wood."


I'm walking swiftly and I'm smiling. I see my bus approaching the bus stop so I sprint. I've got a lot of energy. She's helping me to feel healthy. We're in love. The greatest thing is the fact we're connected on a deeper level now. I'm really happy about that.


We drove back from Matlock in her car. We gazed around the roadsides for a suitable place to eat. She parked the car behind a bar on Ecclesall Road. We walked in and I marveled at how great the decor looked. The barman looked confused. I had no idea why. I ordered a Pepsi with lemon and she ordered a fruit drink.

She asked me
"When do you think it's a good time to get engaged?" I'm smiling as I explain that a year might be a good time.
"A year?" She gasped. I laughed out loud. She continued to discuss engagement and ask my opinion on it. She become increasingly more serious.
"How are your peas?" I asked.
"They'd be better if I was engaged" she joked. She grinned and we both laughed.

She pretended to get on one knee and my face glowed crimson. She asked me for my phone and I laughed nervously. I'm starting to feel like she's serious. Is she? She took a seat.
"Would you like to marry me?" She asked me. I dropped my fork onto my plate and lifted my arm so the man at the next table couldn't see my eyes. I leaned forwards. My voice was quiet.
"I'd like that, yes"
"You'd like that?" I tried to speak louder but it wasn't working. I laughed nervously. She is serious. I think she's serious. I'm felt shy and embarrassed for the first time since I was a teenager.
"Yes, I'd love to marry you." Her face lit up and she smiled.