Rose I choke back tears. Is this really happening? Victor Giovanni is asking me to marry him!? “Rose?” Victor looks at me with expectation, and I know I can’t sit here forever without answering him. Overwhelmed with emotions, my heart pounding in my chest, I take a moment to collect myself. The weight of the ring in my hands feels significant, symbolizing a new chapter in our lives together. I look into Victor’s eyes, searching for the truth, for any sign that this leap of faith is worth taking. And as I meet his gaze, I see sincerity and vulnerability, a glimpse of the man I fell in love with. “Yes, Victor,” I say, my voice trembling with a mixture of fear and hope. “I will marry you.” A genuine smile spreads across his face, and he rises to his feet, closing the distance between us