"Why in the world are you even...why would propose to me? Why would you want to marry me?" I manage to choke out.

"Umm...because I love you and I want to make you mine? " He says with a smile that never fails to take my breath away. I force myself to look away. Focus. I need to focus.

"No. I mean...why would you love me? After all I've done to you? You shouldn't even be able to stand my presence. Like...i would totally understand if you hate me...you are supposed to hate me..." I look away as I feel my eyes fill. Stupid tears. They always came at the wrong time.

"But I don't hate you, Beloved. I love you. With all of my heart, all of my soul, all of me in fact. I. Love. You."

He reaches to grab my hand but I pull away rising quickly to my feet. I hated that this was getting to me. I hated the hope that His...