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 ...