Our photo prompt this week is provided by Eric Wicklund.
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THE PROPOSAL
The emerald stone sparkled in the
black box. Janine’s hand covered her
mouth as she stared at Steve kneeling on the ground before her. His beseeching look tore her heart. How could she turn him down? How could she accept his proposal?
The engagement ring was
beautiful. It reminded her of a leaf
poking out of the ground, vibrant green, lush and ready to grow. Was she, though, ready to grow? Was she ready to relinquish her single status
and become one of a pair?
Steve’s face fell. His knee was hurting him. His eyes searched her emerald green
ones.
‘I thought it matched the colour
of your eyes.’ There was a catch in his
voice.
Janine couldn't speak. She put her hand in his, going in to his
embrace, strong arms enfolded her slim body.
Now, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with this
man.
She nodded. She spoke. Quietly she said the words he
wanted to hear. ‘Yes, I will.’
Happy tears flowed from her eyes,
the moisture of his matching tears fell on her hair. Her heart expanded with love, fear and
trepidation and joy. He slipped the ring
on her finger.
Word count: 200
A really sweet story. I like it.
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