ISABELLA
Tears stream down my face as Fabrice's words sink in, and my heart races. I take a moment to catch my breath, in disbelief that this is really happening and that he's awake.
But, as overwhelmed as I am, I know I love him and want to spend my life with him, so with a shaky voice, I whisper, "Yes, I will marry you."
His eyes light up and tears stream down his cheeks, his hand trembling as he gently slips the ring onto my finger. As he rises, our lips meet in a tender kiss, sealing our promise to each other, and our family erupts into cheers.
Elise pops the champagne and pours it into the glasses while everyone congratulates us and she hands us our glasses. She raises her glass in a toast.
"To Fabrice and Isabella, may your love continue to grow and blossom," she says, her e
