I look into her eyes, and I see my reflection staring back at me. I can see the Hope in my smile but also the fear in my eyes. The seconds it is taking her to answer my question feel like an eternity. Her mouth is gaping open as if she did not expect my proposal. I know it is soon, but I could not wait another day to claim her. Her eyes water and I feel my heart sink into my stomach. Maybe I had this all wrong. I look at the ground feeling my eyes water too as I start to step away. Then a force causes me...