Logan: She strided on to the dance floor, hand in hand with a man whose name I do not know of. As they gracefully waltzed on the dance floor, our eyes meet. She looked into mine while I looked into hers. I've seen those eyes before, eyes that were full of affection. She did love me, she still does. If this is true ... I must tell her tonight. That I still do too. Anna, I love you. I really do.
Annastasia: I see him across the dance floor. Looking rather saddened and disappointed. I tried to convey my message: I love you, Logan. Always have always will. Will you tell me you do too? If you tell me you love me, everything may change back to how things once were. If you tell me you love me now, let me run back into your arms so that you can hold me close and never let me go. If only you felt the same way, I can end things with this man and be with you forever. Tell me, Logan. Tell me you love me.
James: (
Keeps hand on the little box in his pocket, thumb rubbing it unsuringly) She seems so wonderfully beautiful tonight. Dazzling as always. My one true love, Annie. (
Kisses her on the cheek) Now seems like the right time. Should I do it? Should I act now?
Logan: I get out of my seat, ignoring the date I was set up with. Determined to tell her tonight. But before I could say anything, before I could even do anything, the man gets down on one knee and pulls something out of his pocket. No. She was still looking at me. Anna... She now looks at the man, she looks rather taken aback. Staring at the man, lost for words. I was not at a distance to hear what he has to say but you would have to be an idiot to not know. I read his lips and look back at Anna. Anna looks up. Her eyes were teary and though I could no longer see into them, I knew where this was heading. This must be the most painful decision she has to make. I close my eyes and can't help the tears that were starting to roll down my cheeks.
Annastasia: Tell me, Logan. Why are you stopping? Wait... No. James, what are you doing? Could this be... No. He gets on one knee and takes out a little red box. No. He opens it and there it was, a ring. No. The question,"Annie, will you marry me?" "No." but the answer was merely a whisper in my head. No, James. No... I look up at Logan. He stopped in his tracks when he saw this. He was looking at James, he looked rather taken aback. Staring at James, lost and confused. He now looks at me, waiting for an answer. I'm sorry, Logan. My eyes start to tear up and all I can do is cry. Logan, I love you... I look down at James. This man may not be you but he loves me as much as you do...And I can't break his heart...
James: Here I go. I get down on one knee, pull the ring out and ask,"Annie, will you marry me?" For a second, she looked shocked. She seems weary. Why? Is she doubtful? Please say yes, Annie. She looks off into afar, not sure what she's looking at but my eyes see only her. Was there a tinge of sadness in her expression? Maybe I'm over thinking. She starts to cry, please let those be tears of joy. Say yes, Annie. I love you. And will love you with all my heart all my life. She looks at me now and I look back hopefully. I love you, Annie. Please say yes.
Logan: When I open my eyes, I see her hug the man with joy. She kisses him on the lips and does not take a single look at me anymore. She is his now. The whole restaurant fills with cheers and applause. I should be happy for her but as much as I love her, this was too painful to bear.
Annastasia: I gave James a light nod and he gets up to hug me close. "Oh, Annie, I was so worried. But now that you've said 'yes', that is all that matters now." He whispers softly into my ear so that only I can hear. I will learn to love this man one day. No matter how long it takes, I will fall in love with this man. From now on, I will learn to love him with all that's left of my heart. James kisses me on the lips and hugs me close once more. Cheers and applause were getting louder. And with that as the background noise, I cried and cried and buried my face into James shoulder. Logan. Logan. He was all I could think of.
James: I love you, Annie. I will love you more than any man has ever had. She gently nods. I jump up to hug her close. Thank you, Annie. I whisper something into her ear. She loves me. After all this time, I was doubtful. But she loves me. If not full-heartedly, at least enough for her to say yes to me. I smile kindly to the cheering customers and staff. Annie buries her face into my shoulder and weeps. She must be happy. Why wouldn't she be? She loves me, I convinced myself once more. I will keep you happy, my Annie. I love you.
That night, 3 hearts made the decision to betray themselves. Love is not only about finding the right person, it has also got to happen at the right time...
“She made a sound of regret. ‘We come second, you and I, Luc-ien,’ she said. ‘Our allegiance is always to our kingdoms. Without that allegiance, our people would fall.’
She placed her head back against his chest and he felt her tears. ‘This is not our time.’
‘But that will never mean I love you less,’ he said.”
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Melina Marchetta, Quintana of Charyn
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Just a random short 'story' kinda thing.
(Working hard to improve writing!)