She stares at me silently for a while and her face, as usual, is blank and I wonder if she’s ever going to reply to my question. Then suddenly, her face breaks into a wide smile and she nods “Yes, Yes I will marry you, Rory.”

I am thrilled, and I do not know where I should even begin. I haven’t felt this much joy in a long time and my whole being jiggles in excitement as she gives me her hand and I slide the ring onto her ring finger before bringing it to my lips and placing a soft kiss on it. I get up and claim her...