Chapter 64

[Clark]

My knees are growing sore as I wait for her response. She opens her mouth and then closes it as she thinks over her response. I realize this isn’t the most romantic setting for this kind of proposal, and I did take her by surprise.

Please let her say yes.

“You’re joking, right?” Cordelia barks, trying hard not to laugh.

My heart shatters in a thousand pieces. She thinks this is a game.

Except I’m not playing. I’m serious. Very serious.

I’ve been more than a little bit in love with her since the first time I set eyes on her at my brother’s engagement party 5 years ago. She was so lovely I didn’t dare to go up to her and say hello. Maybe things might have gone differently if I had been a bit braver. Trying to muster up what little courage I have I try again.

“Cordelia, I’m serious.” I stand, dusting off my knees and taking a step forward. “Marry me. It will solve so many problems.”

“But I’m not in love with you,” She winces, realizing how harsh that sounds she adds, “I love