She knew that this moment was one that would forever be etched into her soul.
With her eyes fixated on Finnick and Larry, she approached the castle as her heart threatened to leap out of her chest from happiness.
After an entire morning of worrying about Finnick, words completely failed Vivian when she finally saw him under such circumstances.
"Thank you," was all she said, hoping to convey all her emotions through these two, simple words.
Thank you for your love and tolerance toward me.
Thank you for preparing such a special proposal for me.
Thank you for playing the most important role in
my life.
Thank you...
Vivian's eyes seemed to speak a thousand words.
Taking the resolution and tears in her eyes, Finnick caressed her hair and pulled her into his arms.
"Silly girl."
His actions prompted more tears of happiness to roll down her cheeks.
There was also a time when Finnick hugged her this way and called her a silly girl in a gentle voice.
It was a long time ago, but when he repeated those exact actions, Vivian felt like she was transported back to the past.
As Finnick held her in his arms, the music reached a climax and the stars overhead rained down on
them like falling stars; it was a spellbinding scene.
Vivian gazed at Finnick, noting the glittering stars reflected in his dark orbs. She knew he had beautiful eyes, but she had never seen them twinkling like this.
"Vivian, today's the day I propose to you," Finnick declared in a domineering tone and dropped to one knee.
Since young, he had only knelt before his grandfather.
Hence, that made Vivian the second one to be bestowed with that honor.
"Vivian, the first time we got married, I didn't propose to you or profess my love for you, and my incompetence is to be blamed for that, but today, I want you to marry me and be the happiest bride in the world."
He paused briefly before speaking again. "Vivian, I love you. Marry me." As soon as these words left his lips, the lights came back on, and rose petals fell from the sky.
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