He Made It Official; I Made My Exit
"It's alright. Even if you haven't made up your mind yet—"
"I think we could give it a try," I said, cutting him off.
Eliot could hardly believe his ears and asked again to make sure. "What did you just say?"
I drew in a deep breath. "I think you'd make a wonderful partner, and I'd like us to try dating."
Eliot's eyes lit up instantly. "Really? You agree to be with me?"
When he heard my definite answer, he was as happy as a little kid. He grabbed my hand tightly and said sincerely, "I'll treat you well, and I'll make sure you're happy for the rest of your life."