“CROSS MY HEART”

"Thank you, Sam," Marius happily expressed while keeping his face close to mine. I enjoyed it as well—the warmth of his palms on both of my cheeks. It felt like he was calming my anxious heart.

"Thank you, Marius," I replied to him.

"Soon, I want us to get married, Sam. Is that okay with you?" Marius asked, even though I knew he already anticipated my response.

"Soon? Does that mean in two weeks? Is that it?" I inquired.

"Yeah, exactly. Is that okay with you?" Marius asked again.

I wasn't sure if Marius was seeking assurance or just playfully teasing me, but in the end, I noticed a playful glint in his eyes as he smiled.

"Of course. That's fine with me. Honestly, if my love for you is the basis, then I'd like us to get married as soon as possible," I agreed with him.

Marius's dark eyes sparkled at my response, and his smile widened. All of this warmed my heart, creating a surge of affection in my feelings.

"Don't you want to wait until your memory comes back, just in case?" Ma