Sophia After Eric and I love making at the tree, we finally headed back to his room to freshen up once again and head to bed. I enjoyed it too with his family, and hopefully, we will have many more. As we lay in bed, wrapped in each other's arms, I couldn't help but replay Eric's confession. He had expressed his desire to spend the rest of his life with me, to marry me, and to start a family. My heart was pounding with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The idea of building a life together with him was exhilarating, but it also came with a weight of responsibility and commitment that I was ready for. As I gazed into his eyes, I knew that my decision would impact not just me but also him and our future together. I couldn't quite pinpoint when I finally gave in to the peaceful em