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“Yes, I am,” he says as he begins to peel my clothes off of me slowly.
I sigh as I think about the fact that I’m here, in a new house, with the love of my life, about to embark on a new chapter of life together. I’m starting a family, the new life inside of me growing stronger by the day.
Last week, I had lunch with Bree, Matt’s best friend’s wife, that he’d had an affair with a while back and I finally disclosed everything that Nathan didn’t know likewhoexactly my affair was with. She was supportive, understanding, and begged me to let her know when the wedding would be. She also apologized for never telling me about her and Matt.But that was the last thing I was concerned about.
On top of everything, she had actually given me some interesting news. Matt was moving too.To San Francisco.His job had promoted him, and he’d jumped at the opportunity to relocate.My guess is to get away from the drama of his failed marriage.Nevertheless, I was happy for him. He deserved happiness. Happiness that he couldn’t find with me. My hopes are that maybe he could find it elsewhere. As much as Matt hurt me—as much as we hurt each other—if it weren’t for him, there’s a chance I never would have met Will.My happily ever after.
IT IS RARE THAT ITsnows in Atlanta, but every once in a while, when the North gets a crazy February snow storm, we are blessed with a few flakes, our streets covered with a thin sheet of white powder.Will and I are outside, the snowflakes falling all around us, and I can’t help but feel that something magical is about to happen. I feel his hand laced with mine and, despite our gloves, I can feel the spark between us.
The sky has gotten darker since we’ve been walking around the park near our house, and it makes the air more gray and magical. The ground is completely covered, and the snow is already piling up on the branches making for a complete winter wonderland. I pull my hat further down over my ears as the snow begins to fall more heavily. We’ve been walking in silence for a few minutes when I feel his hands on me, prohibiting me from taking another step.
“Charlotte,” he says, and my heart races out of lust hearing my name fall from his lips.
“Will.” I can see the breath I let out, as well as his as he’s breathing hard at this point.
“I don’t want you to think that I’m…stealing your thunder.” He smiles. “You’ve asked, I said yes… when we were naked.” He teases.
My mouth drops open and I playfully hit him, until my brain realizes what’s happening.
“I was in this spot a little under a year ago when I realized I was in love with you.”
“Really?” My eyes light up. I look around trying to memorize the scenery before turning back to him. He pulls his gloves off his hands and cups my face, giving me a slow kiss on my lips and, despite the cold temperatures, I’m warm all over. His tongue massages mine gently and when he pulls away I can’t stop the smile from spreading across my face.
“Charlotte Pierce,” he starts, “my favorite patient. The one that got under my skin from the start and stayed there. For so long I thought you were just burrowing your way into my mind. I spent so many nights, trying to get you out of my head. So many times, I tried to stop thinking about you. But it was no use, because you had burrowed your way into my heart. You are the best person that I’ve ever met in my life, and I plan to spend the rest of my life proving to you that I’m worthy of you…that me and…this,” he points between us and I get the point he’s trying to make, “is worth…everything.” At this point, I don’t even try to stop the tears from streaming down my face. “For the first time in maybe my entire life, you’ve shown me what unconditional love feels like. You loved me even when I was at my lowest. You loved me even when the world was against us…when we were backed into a corner. You fought for me and for us, and I promise to do that with you for the rest of our lives. You and me against the world, baby.” He pulls my gloves gently from my hands, before he brings them to his lips, kissing them gently before he lowers himself to one knee. “So, since you’ve already asked…” he smirks, “I’ll ask you in a different way. Will you spend the rest of your life with me, Charlotte? Spend…forever with me?” He opens the ring box to reveal the most gorgeous, not to mention large, oval shaped diamond ring.
“Oh my God, yes!” I scream so loud I wonder if all of Georgia heard me.
He’s immediately on his feet scooping me into his arms and spinning me around once before he sets me on his feet.
“I love you so much, Charlotte. I am going to make you so happy.”
“You already do, Will. We are going to be so happy together.” He slides the ring on my finger and I’m in awe at the beauty of this piece of jewelry. I don’t know how long I’ve been staring at it when I feel his lips at my temple.
“Do you like it?”
“Like it?! Will I’m in awe, it’s so beautiful,” I tell him as fresh tears find my eyes.
“You’re beautiful,” he murmurs in my ear, and I look up to find his eyes shining with love and adoration.
I press my lips to his, and I’m lost in his kiss as the snowflakes surround us—a couple who fell in love against all odds.
During my divorce, I spent so much time regretting the time that I lost, but I’ve realized that without my failed marriage I wouldn’t have been ready for the perfect one with Will—my marriage counselor.
The End.
