I stared at him, breathless, as he spoke to me. I cupped my hand over my mouth and couldn’t help but shed a tear. I love him and I do want a future with him too. I’ve waited all of this time for him to ask me such a question and now was my chance to give him my answer. This answer would determine whether I wanted a life with him or not. What am I saying? I do want a life with him. For months I’ve had dreams of marrying him and having a small family. I can finely turn my dreams into reality.

“Yes.”