48 Chapter 46: Lets Start Over (1/2)

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”Close your eyes.” Luther said

”Why..?” Ivery smiled

”Just close them for me.” Luther kissed her forehead

”Okay, okay.” Ivery covered her eyes with her hands

She could hear him walking on what sounded like dried leaves..

As she breathed, she could smell the fresh scent of grass and....water..?

”You can open your eyes..” Luther said

”....” Ivery slowly took her hands off of her eyes

”Oh...my..” Ivery's eyes glistened

”It's..so beautiful..” Ivery was enchanted by the sight

”I know.” Luther smiled

Ivery looked around in excitement, the tall great oak trees all around perfectly accentuated the waterfall in front of her. The bright sun above, ever so beautifully reflected it's rays of light in the water, making it shimmer.

The gentle chirps of birds was so close yet sounded distant. The ankle tall moist grass tickled her skin as she slowly walked closer to the waterfall.

”When did you find this place?” Ivery was mesmerized

”.....”

”Luther?” Ivery turned around

”Oh my god!” She covered her mouth and her eyes lit up

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She saw Luther down on one knee, with a small black box in his hand.

”I...wanted to wait until everything was dealt with...before doing this but..I feel right now is the best time to do this, because there is no complete certainty that I'll have the chance to do this once we cross paths with Eos and Xia for good...” Luther opened the box

Inside of the box was a gorgeous golden ring with a big red and purple mixed tinted diamond.

”Four years ago, I asked you to marry me for wrong reasons...I've taken time to reflect on that and I want to do it right this time, I want to start over, I want this to be our true beginning.” Luther smiled

Ivery's eyes watered, she lifted up her hand and wiped her tearing eyes.

”I've learned that this is how men propose to women in your original world, with the bestowal of a ring as proof of our engagement, and I now properly and full-heartedly ask for your hand in marriage, not as your fiance politically, but a serious, romantic engagement.” Luther took the ring out of the box and waited for her response

”You already..know my answer..” Ivery blushed while fanning her eyes, trying to blink back her tears

”I want to hear it clearly and directly from you.” He shook his head

”....” Ivery looked at him

”Yes! Of course, yes!” She dropped down on her knees and hugged him

She squeezed him tight and let her tears flow freely.

”I'm glad.” He widely smiled

”Here.” Luther removed her arms from around him