Over time, Willy and Holly started spending time together more frequently. Be it for a casual chat or even out on a date, Holly always felt at home when talking with Willy; she felt so calm and relaxed when talking or just being around him. After four straight years of dating, they immediately decided to become boyfriend and girlfriend. All of Willy's employees were shocked to see their boss hanging out with this mystery woman and they had no idea what to expect; Mr. Joe Bucket, on the other hand, was glad to see his gracious employer so happy, especially with such a nice lady like Holly.
One evening, Willy and Holly were sitting on a hill and they were watching the sun set.
"Happy fifteenth anniversary, sugar lips." Willy said as he put a stunning golden necklace around Holly's neck.
"What? Fifteenth? That is WAY longer than we've been together." Holly giggled.
"Yeah I know, but this is the anniversary of the first day we've met."
"Oh you…"
"It's totally okay if you didn't get me anything."
"Actually… I did."
It was then that Holly took a ukulele out of her bag and smiled.
"A ukulele? For me?" Willy joked. "But I don't know how to play."
"Quiet, you." Holly laughed before beginning to play; she wrote Willy a song and this was the perfect time to sing it.
"We were far apart in every way
But you were the best part of my day
And sure as I breathe the air
I know we are the perfect pair
On a rocky road that goes on for miles
But it's worth it just to see you smile
And I cannot be pulled apart
From the hold you have on my heart
And even if the world tells us it's wrong
You're in my head like a catchy song"
"Whoa…" Willy said, his eye wide with wonder.
"Do you like it? Please be honest here." Holly said, still playing.
"Are you kidding? It's the best gift you've ever given me! I love it!"
Holly smiled and continued to sing.
"The seasons change and leaves may fall
But I'll be with you through them all
And rain or shine, you'll always be mine
On a rocky road that goes on for miles
You're the only one who makes it all worthwhile
And you should not blame me, too
If I can't help falling in love with you…"
Holly immediately stopped playing the moment she sang those last few words; a bright blush had already formed on her cheeks as she looked at Willy.
"Wait… what?" He asked.
"Uh, um…" Holly stuttered.
"No fair! I was going to tell you the exact same thing!"
"What? No, you weren't!"
"Yes, I was! Come on!"
Willy then took off his hat and covered Holly's eyes with it; he took her hand and he carefully led her through the park to the same bench they sat on while on their first date. When Holly looked, she gasped. The bench had a message written on it: it read "H + W". Holly smiled as her eyes filled up with tears; she looked up at Willy.
"Surprise." He said.
"Oh, Willy… I love it." She said.
"Well… I love you."
Holly looked Willy straight in the eye before they leaned in and their lips met.
