Suddenly, Margaret sprung into action. Threw the ring in Franks face, kicked off her heels and ran down the stairs. The crowd parted for her as she ran and soon she was at the door. She gave it a shove and was met by the cool night air. She looked around. Where was he? Where could he have gone? Then she saw him. Sitting. Alone. By the bushes lining the building. Margaret ran towards him.
'Hawkeye!' she yelled.
'Wait! I can explain!' Margaret felt her voice shaking and realised that tears were rolling down her cheeks.
'No Margaret, you can't, and you don't need to. You've always been in love with him. Ever since I've known you. You're soulmates and I hope you're very happy together.'
She could see it. The pain. He showed it in his eyes and she could hear it in his voice.
'No, he's not. I don't love him. I love you. I left him and came to Crabapple Cove to find you. Why would I leave him if I loved him?' Hawkeye's voice changed. It became harsh and angry. 'If you love me so much, why did you just agree to marry him?' Margaret felt it like a stab through her chest. He real thought they were engaged. She pulled up her hand and showed the bare ring finger.
'I'm not engaged to him!'
'But you took the ring, you kissed him.'
'No, he kissed me. He gave me the ring. I never ever said yes!'
Hawkeye stopped. 'So… you're not engaged?'
'No!'
'Really?'
'Of course not! I love you.'
Hawkeye kissed her. They'd kissed before. They'd more than kissed before. But, this way different. This time, Hawkeye was kissing her with full, complete and total love. She was doing the same. Hawkeye broke away and dried the tears from his eyes. Margaret took this opportunity to do the same. This gave Hawkeye a chance to get a solid look at her. She wasn't wearing shoes. Why wasn't she wearing shoes? Hawkeye lifted her and carried her back to the hall. Now was the time. They both had to meet the family.
