Akira "God, I love you so much." I manage to choke out fighting so many emotions closing up, while clinging to Romero like a damn monkey. His arms tighten their hold, "And I love you more." I pull back slightly, only to have a good look of his face, "You don't hate me? For hurting you?" Untangling his one arm, he raises his hand to caress my cheek with his knuckle, "Never, Darling." Still uncertain, I voice out, "You are not going to leave me, are you?" Pressing a chaste kiss to my eyelid, he exhales a deep breath, "Leave you? Woman, I'm going to marry you." Yes! Marry me, just me! I gape at his open declaration, and even more at my heart's immediate agreement. I wait for the panic to strike me but instead a wave of satisfaction warms me and I realise I would instantly say 'yes' i