What It Takes - Anthony Trujillo

22 - Promise

*Elizabeth's POV*

During the ride, Anthony and I made small talk by discussing what went on since I had been in the hospital. His hand moved from mine to my thigh and I smiled. How lucky was I? To have someone that cared for me like this. To be honest, I missed him more than anything when I was in the hospital. Thinking back, I got really upset when I knew I couldn't hold him, no matter how much I wanted to. What if I lost
him...forever?

"What are you thinking about?" Anthony asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"What? Nothing," I said hurriedly.

"You looked upset. It was obviously something," he replied, his brown eyes darting from the road to my face and back to the road.

I sighed. "I was just thinking about how much I missed this. How much I missed you. I much I missed us. What would happen if I lost you?" I asked, my voice laced with worry.

"You won't lost me."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

Instead of taking me home like I expected, Anthony drove me to a beach, bordered by a forest. At the edge of the forest, blankets and pillows formed a fort. It was decorated with string lights, lanterns, and white roses, my favorite flower.

I smiled as Anthony walked around the car and opened my door for me. He took my hand a led me over to the setup. I looked around and admired all of the decor. What did I do to deserve someone as amazing as Anthony?

"Aww, Anthony! You didn't have-" I started.

"You deserve it." He interrupted me, wrapping his arms around me. "You deserve the world, Elizabeth."

"I love you." I say, placing my lips on his.

The kiss was quick, but full of meaning.

"I love you too."

Anthony and I sat on the pillows and blankets and talked, laughed, cuddled, and kissed. The night was amazing. The sunset was perfect, the setup was perfect, everything was perfect.

Just as we were about to leave, I stood up and Anthony grabbed my wrist. He removed a small black box from his pocket and I smiled.

"Elizabeth, ever since I first came into your room, I have fallen in love with you. Everything about you is truly perfect. I have never met someone so kind, beautiful, strong, and overall amazing as you. With this ring, I promise to stand with you. No matter what, I promise to do what it takes to love you, cherish you, and be there for you. Lastly, I promise to love
you with all of my heart."

My heart melted as Anthony opened the box, revealing a rose gold promise ring. The simple band was lined with silver stones. In the center, there was a heart, also lined with bigger stones. I smiled as he placed the ring on my finger.

"Promise?" I asked, admiring the ring.

"I promise."

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