I stood frozen, my body trembling as I looked out into the crowd, my mouth wide open in shock.

The lights of the stage glared down on me, but nothing could distract from the piercing moment that unfolded before my eyes.

Everyone was shocked too. I could feel the weight of their stares, their whispers filling the room like a rising wave. And then, his voice broke through the noise. Silvio's voice.

"Pen," he said softly, but loud enough for everyone to hear, "I know it’s too early... but my mind is made up. I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side. You’re the...