Chapter 27

With a mixture of confidence and vulnerability, John knelt before her, his gaze never leaving hers. "Sally," John began, his words infused with raw emotion, "from the moment we crossed paths, you've illuminated my life in ways I never thought possible. You've become the sun that warms my days and the stars that light up my nights."

Sally's breath caught, her emotions swirling like the waves beneath them. Her voice, barely a whisper, held a mixture of wonder and vulnerability. Her hand flew to her mouth, her eyes wide with astonishment. "Oh my….John..."

As he took her hand in his, John's eyes bore into hers with a depth of feeling that spoke volumes. "Sally, will you make me the happiest man in the world? Will you marry me?"

The violin music seemed to hold its breath as Sally's answer hung in the air, the world around them standing still. Her voice, a delicate whisper, broke the spell. "Yes, John. Yes, a million times yes."

A chorus of violin strings danced through the air as John slip