*Lily*
Looking into William's eyes I could hear his voice trembling with anticipation. No wonder he had been so distracted today. He slowly brought a velvet-covered box out of his suit pocket and my eyes widened in shock. This was it, it was really happening. It had to be exactly what I thought it was, a marriage proposal.
I couldn't believe my eyes. He wanted to marry me? Little old me?
William smiled at me as he spoke, "I've often wondered what our future would hold. And then I realized we have power over our future, and I took control of it. Lily, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want your love, support, and time. I want to be with you forever."
My heart seemed to jump in my throat as I eyed the box and looked back at him. My mouth opened incredulously. I was at a los
