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... [doesn't know quite what else to say]

My precious angel, there is something I've been meaning to ask you... -holds both your hands-

There is? [she's curious]

Huh?

Yes, my precious angel. Can we go somewhere more..private?

[is a little bit confused but agrees anyway] O-okay...

-leads you to a lovely flower garden- There. Sheska, I have fallen deeply in love with you. I know we haven't known each other long, but.. I feel as if I've known you all my life.
My angel, I want to take our relationship to the next level. I want to share so much more with you.

But I don't want you to feel pressured. If you're not ready to go further, I'll understand, and I won't push you into something you're not ready for.

[takes a minute or so for the meaning behind the words to sink in] Y-you want to... [gestures vaguely] You want to do that? ... W-with me? [looks at him curiously for a moment] B-but why?! [well that didn't come out right] Um- I mean, why me... Uh- ummm...

-smiles- You are so beautiful when you're confused, my dear. Why you? Haven't I made it obvious enough? I love you, Sheska, with all my heart and soul. I would venture so far as to say I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love everything about you. Your smile, your compassion, your love for books. You are very special to me.

[is all wide green eyes, and blushing cheeks] B-but w-we barely know each other, and- That... isn't it something someone should only do after marriage? [she has a very traditional set of values when it comes to that sort of thing]

I know, but having known you in this short of time makes me feel as if I've known you all my life. Hey, things like this happen. My grandpa got married to his wife about 3 months after they met, and they stayed married until he died, after 50 years of marriage.

And yes, we should only do things like this after marriage. I respect that.

[relaxes a little when she hears him say he respected her views on premarital sex.]

Three months? That's hardly any time at all... [stops a moment to ponder that a moment] Fifty years... They really beat the odds with that- statistically speaking I mean.

Yes they have. And we can too, if you're willing. Now, I'm not popping the question just so I can..you know. I really do love you for you. I want to make that perfectly clear. I stayed up half the night making scenarios of us as a married couple, seeing how things may work out. And I think it will, I believe it with all my heart.

-kisses your hand- But I will not pressure you into anything you're not comfortable with, or you don't feel ready for . I love and respect you too much for that.

B-but marriage is a BIG deal! And we- we're not from here. What if we get placed back where we come from and... and the divorce rates are so high! And- well it's a lot to take into consideration. [looks a little flushed and confused] M-maybe... could I- Could I t-think about this- Everything?

-gently touches her cheek- Of course you can. Take all the time you need, my love. I've also thought out the possiblility of us going back, and to me the odds of that are slim to none.

I- I'll do that then. Think about it I mean. [she's still a blushing mess] I-it might take a while... b-but w-we could get to know each other better, maybe- if you'd like.

I would love that very much, my angel -smiles, kisses your lips softly- Where shall we start?

I-uh- I don't know. Um- You- I- You probably have more experience with this; h-how does it usually go?

Well, we tell each other more about ourselves. Our families, our dreams, our goals. Then we can see how we can support each other in these things. We can also see each other more often, do more things together, see more closely each others likes and dislikes.

Um... Okay. We'll do that then. You can come by more often for dinner if you want. It would be more practical than going out all the time. [she's money conscious she has a lot of people to take care of and is in sore need of a bigger house]

I've got another idea. I understand you run a sort of boarding house, is that it? How about if I stay over and help you out? I can keep things fixed, maybe add onto the house if you need it, even help you cook and clean up.

Not really a boarding house. Um- I just let people stay with me, because I had the extra room at the time. It's really just a flat over the store, that luckily enough had a big attic.

Well then you really DO need help. Lessee.. the building next to your store, is it empty? If so, I have an idea.

[shakes her head in the negative] There's a candy store on one side and a hardware store on the other.

Ok then, how about behind your building? What's there?