“Hollis, you shouldn’t joke about something like this,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.
“I’m not joking; I want to spend the rest of my life with you,” he reassured me, taking my hand in his.
With tears of joy in my eyes, I asked, “Really... aren’t we going a little faster?” I felt a mix of fear and excitement.
Hollis squeezed my hand gently. “When you know, you know,” he said with a warm smile. “And I know that I can’t imagine my life without you.” I felt my heart swell with emotion, knowing that I had found someone who truly cherished me.
“Hollis...” I tried to speak, but words caught on my tongue. He leaned in and kissed me softly, silencing any doubts or fears that lingered in my mind.
“Tomorrow I will legally sign the papers to make it official,” he whispered, his eyes fi
