FEELING DEFEATED AND LOST
Author: Mel Hope
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-30 00:56:24

Michael had called Kathryn earlier that Saturday and invited her to come over to his house. His heart raced as he gazed at Kathryn.

She looked more beautiful than ever, and he knew without a doubt that she was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.

He cleared his throat and took a deep breath, mustering the courage to speak the words that had been on his mind for weeks.

"Kathryn, I have something very important to ask you," Michael said, his voice trembling with excitement.

Kathryn looked up from her drink and met his gaze. "What is it?" She asked, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"I know we've only been seeing each other for a short while, but I can't imagine my life without you," Michael said, his heart pounding in his chest.

"I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"

Kathryn's eyes widened in shock. She hadn't been expecting this. She had been enjoying Michael's company, but she wasn't sure if she was ready to commit to m
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