Pay With Your Heart

492 Proposal

“Honey, what are you...” Dan-Han slurred when she raised her gaze to him.

He observed as she took a short breath before speaking up.

“It’s been ten months, two weeks and five days since I stepped off that sidewalk and into your car. And though it might not be long enough for others to make this decision, for me, it’s been an eternity with you, one that I want to continue living in.

“Yes, it has been a bumpy ride, but it has been the happiest ride of my life, and I’m certain I’m not cut out for smooth journeys and fluffs. You’ve loved me despite my wrongs, shown me what true happiness is, and given me the utmost respect no one has ever done. Dan-Han, I want to spend every day and every night with you. I want to be in your arms every day, let you make love to me as much as you want, and I know that means it’s going to happen a lot, but I don’t care. I want to have your babies and raise them with you and grow old with you.”

She briefly paused and opened the box, revealing the two black bands sitting in it.

Dan-Han blankly looked at the rings before slowly lifting his eyes back to her.

A nervous smile broke her face as she stared right back at him. “Marry me, Lee Dan-Han. Marry me and keep me at your side, the same way I want to keep you at my side every day and forever.” She said.

Dan-Han stood transfixed as he peered at her and the little box in her hand. He was stunned and couldn’t wrap his head around what was happening at the moment. Was she really proposing to him?

Dan-Han’s eyes gleamed as they remained fixed on her face, but Eun-sun sucked in her breath when he didn’t say a word and continued staring at her.

.....

Her heart suddenly began to skip, and the blush on her face slowly disappeared as she nervously wondered what was going on in his head.

Did she move too fast? She glanced at the ring before looking back at him.

Maybe she shouldn’t have. She had been so impatient about wanting to be with him, especially now that she had her family and issues with his company were finally resolved.

Did she make a mistake?

Her hands holding the ring slowly became clammy as she tried to stop them from quivering.

“Dan-Han did I...Am I...”

“You’re something.” He muttered, and Eun-sun darting eyes focused on him.

She didn’t know why, but her heart just kept beating too fast. Was it because she was scared? She felt like it might burst out of her chest.

“I...” She stuttered. “Will you marry me?” She anxiously asked in a soft tone.

Her eyes followed him as he took a step and then another till he stood before her. He stared at the ring and reached for the box, which she willingly let go of.

Dan-Han took out the rings and smiled as he examined them. Eun-sun didn’t know what to say or do, so she let him do as he pleased.

He placed the rings back in the box and closed it, making Eun-sun wonder if he was about to reject her.

She knew she shouldn’t be scared as they’d always talked about being with each other, and he had even said it a while ago, but the moment made her extremely nervous.

Dan-Han cupped her cheeks when he saw the anxiety in her eyes.

“You are nervous.” He mentioned and kissed her lips.

“You didn’t give me an answer, and you closed back the box.” Her eyes darted to the ring box between his palm and her cheek.

He smiled and kissed her lips again. “You don’t have to ask me to be yours. I’m already yours.” He told her.

“Then why did you—”

Dan-Han snaked his hand around her and pulled her closer. “I appreciate you doing this. It’s the best gift I’ve ever received, but I want to propose to you. I’ve got this amazing idea on how to go about it, and I don’t want to miss out on seeing your face lit up with your blinding smile when I do. So as much as I’m tempted to take your ring and call the bureau so we can make this official and get a certificate, I want the opportunity to make you happy, so please don’t take it away from me.”

“But...”

“Please, Eun-sun. I want this, and I want to forever do all it takes to see you gleaming with happiness.” He told her.

Eun-sun bit her tongue as she didn’t know what to say. She didn’t think it was necessary who initiate the proposal. All that mattered was that they were happy, and she was happy with him. She didn’t think it was solely his responsibility to bring happiness into their lives. She wanted to do the same too, but if this was what he wanted, then...

“Okay.” She nodded her head, and Dan-Han’s eyes crinkled as he smiled and kissed her lips one more time.

“Thank you.” He said and she nodded again.

“What about the ring?” She asked, staring at it.

Dan-Han flipped the box open again and stared at the ring again. “It’s mine now. My wife gave it to me, so I’ll keep and treasure it.” He closed it and slipped it into his pocket.

Eun-sun raised a brow at him. Wife? She wasn’t his wife yet.

“You’re not my husband yet.” She pointed out.

“Only on paper, but in here, you’re my wife already.” He said, pointing a finger at his heart.

Eun-sun stretched herself upward and hooked her arms around his neck. She possessively claimed his lips, and he hungrily kissed her back, and just as they kissed, Chang-wok opened the door.

He froze when he saw the scene that greeted his eyes. “Sir, I’m sorry,” He hurriedly apologized and quickly tried to close back the door, but Dan-Han stopped him.

“What is it?” He calmly asked, his arms still not letting go of Eun-sun, who was burning red with mortification as she hid her face with his chest.

“I knocked, but you didn’t -”

“What is it?” Dan-Han interjected, not in the mood for his rambling.

“The press conference, sir. The reporters are gathering, and it’ll start in a few minutes.” Chang-wok informed, and Dan-Han glanced at his watch.

He frowned when he saw it was indeed time.

“You can go.” He dismissed, and Chang-wok closed the door in a hurry.

He glanced at Eun-sun, who was curiously staring at him. “Press conference? What’s it for?” She curiously inquired.