Elizabeth gaped at the sign board, which was s.h.i.+ning beautifully. She again and again read the words, so as to make sure she was not mistaken. "But...How?
She covered her face with her hands, trying to grasp the feeling. Usually, when a woman is proposed, she has a hint to it or either a couple is dating. But, this was totally unexpected for Elizabeth. They had been in love so many years, but had decided not to marry, till everything settles down. Never did it cross her mind that Xio Lee would propose her, all of a sudden.
Suddenly Xio Lee appeared from behind her like a gush of air. Elizabeth turned to see and Xio Lee was already kneeling on the ground. His palm was held up, with a small red colored box, revealing a beautiful transparent rock. "Oh my G.o.d! It is true. Isn"t it?"
Xio Lee smiled and looked at the lady, who was almost teary eyed. "It is true Lizie. I have loved you the first time I saw you. Ever since, my love and respect for you has only increased."
Elizabeth fumbled for words. "But...But...."
"I gave it a thought. I don"t want to miss out any opportunity to be with you. I am blessed to have you in my life, and I feel it is unfair to not lead our lives our way, just because we are scared. Why should we let any other person rule our lives! The day you met with an accident, I realised how wrong we are and are wasting these precious moments." Xio Lee smiled lovingly, looking at Elizabeth.
Elizabeth had now tears in her eyes. "But Rhehan?"
"Till then, for the world he will be Rose"s boyfriend. Our wish of him attending our wedding will also be granted, now that he knows everything!"
"Are you sure Lee?"
"Offcourse sweetheart. I can not be any more sure about this. Let us just face things together, what ever comes our way!"
Elizabeth wiped away her tears, finally looking at the ring. "The sword?"
"Anyways Rhehan will find it when the right time comes. So, I think we have to leave a few things on fate."
"Ok!"
"So, Miss Elizabeth Lodge, will you marry me?" Xio Lee finally propped up the question, smiling at her, trying to hold back his tears. He had always dreamt of this day and did not know, it would come in such an unexpected way.
"Yes!" Elizabeth grinned from ear to ear, looking at the man and held out her hand.
Xio Lee grinned and inserted the ring in her ring finger. The two cried and laughed at the same time, hugging and kissing each other happily.