A cold night, with streets, clad with the twinkling lights; which formed a delightful canopy over our heads. The sound of jingling bells occupied the air as this the eve of Thanksgivings, the eve of Christmas.

Jennifer and I walked down the lane, holding hands, towards the square, to enjoy the bounty of Christmas --- the blurring lights, the carols sung, the reverberating 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' of the Saint and the pleasant atmosphere created by little children dressed like elves. But, I had another plan in my mind. The ring was ready to be worn by my Princess of the Autumn Nights. I kept it from her, a little surprise. And I knew, nothing can't be denied on the eve.

The square was clad with the finest of it's colours. A little crowd celebrated the Christmas spirit. It was the time. My knees bent and I said, "Milady! Nothing is more special than promising a life long journey on an eve. So will u be mine?"

Our cheeks, cherry red as we both blushed, our eyes were stagnant and pure love poured out of our hearts. All of a sudden, it was all steamy, as if the weather had no effect on our current state, the state of grace.

It was a kiss which ended the romantic stare and the curious pause....