The Beginning of Forever

by A.E. Valdez

chest. “For a few seconds there, I thought you didn’t want to marry me, and I panicked. Kidnapping crossed my mind.”

“I know this is more than just a trip to the coast for pictures.” He tips his glass back to finish the bourbon. “I’ve known Harlow too long. She’s a terrible liar.”

“Her mom would’ve loved to see her this happy.”

“Ace, I found a home in you. Wherever we are, as long as I’m with you, I will always be home. I promise you’ll always know love because I’ve loved you across lifetimes and will fiercely love you in this one and beyond.”

But she… she’s my heart. I know I may sound harsh right now, but I want you to know I won’t tolerate you, or anyone else, ever questioning what we have.”

We’ll be spending two weeks on an island called Seychelles that’s off the east coast of Africa in the Indian ocean.

slightly mortified, but he refuses to move. “Uh…” the woman says, blinking rapidly. “We can catch the next one and let you two… uh… finish.” She smiles as she backs up.

“I’ve been lost in you since you gave me that first shitty cup of coffee.”