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“Paris has never told either of them about their shared history. The reason he had to keep wiping their memories was because it didn’t matter how many times he reset the story or remade the introductions— Aaron always fell in love with her. Every time.
“Sweetheart,”
I want to marry her.
“My father is still alive.” “I heard. I’m so sorry.”
“You think I’m wonderful?” he says, one hand pressed against his chest in mock affection. “That’s so sweet.”
Kenji looks like he might be choking. “A cartoon?” he says, outraged. “Tangled is not a cartoon. Tangled is one of the greatest movies of all time. It’s about fighting for freedom and true love.”
“Do you have any friends in this region?” Aaron shoots her a dark look. “I have friends nowhere.” “Zero people skills,” Kenji mutters.
“Marry me,” he whispers.
“Sweetheart, I really need to know if this means yes or no—” “Yes,” I cry, slightly hysterical. “Yes. Yes to everything with you. Yes to forever with you. Yes.”
“Aaron?” “Yes, love?”
“I love you,” she whispers. “I love you so much.” “That you could love me at all seems like some kind of miracle.” She smiles, even as she shakes her head. “That’s ridiculous,” she says. “It’s very, very easy to love you.” And I don’t know what to say. I don’t know how to respond. She doesn’t seem to mind.
“I love you, Ella,” I whisper. “I will love you for the rest of my life. My heart is yours. Please don’t ever give it back to me.”
“Sweetheart,
There’s tragedy and beauty in his eyes: something stoic that refuses to be moved, and something childlike that can’t help but feel joy. He looks, in short, like he’s in pain.
