Robert launched himself toward Adrian, pushing Sophie out of the way as he collided with him. The gun sprang out of Adrian's hand and discharged, spitting bullets out and discharging.

The policemen ran through, taking over. They handcuffed Adrian's hands behind his back and said told him his rights.

Adrian looked straight into Langdon's eyes. "You haven't heard the last of me," he growled.

Robert ran to Sophie, and helped her off the ground. "Princess, are you alright?"

"Robert, relax I'm fine." Before she could say anything, he kissed her and held her tight.

"Robert?"

"I'm sorry," he said, not letting go. "But I can't bear the thought of losing you. I'm sorry, Sophie, it's like déjà vu."

"Robert," she said softly, her green eyes looking at him kindly. "Let's go."

The Next Day

"…and that's my story." Robert finished, putting his arm around Sophie as they walked along the sand on the beach

Sophie contemplated on what Robert had just said. "Oh, Robert…that must have been hard."

Robert nodded, forehead creasing.

"And now Vittoria Vetra…?"

"We lost touch Sophie. She remains a friend, and trust me, only a friend. I should've told you these things sooner."

"Robert, I have something to tell you too. I'm so sorry, but in all of the commotion yesterday, I lost the beautiful necklace you gave me. I'm so sorry—"

She was cut off when Robert brought out the emerald necklace and went behind her to fasten it.

"I got it back yesterday."

Sophie turned to face him and put her arms around him and smiled. "You're the best, you know that?"

Robert kissed her. "Did you look to see what it says?"

Sophie, confused, turned to see what the necklace said,

To Sophie, my princess, my life, my everything,

All my love,

Robert.

Sophie, tears filling her green eyes, whispered, "Thank you."

"No princess, thank YOU for coming. This has been the happiest days of my life."

The couple looked around them. The sun was setting, and it was the most beautiful sunset any of them have ever seen, reflecting of the crystal waters.

Sophie sat down in the warm, white sand and pulled Robert down by her. She leaned into his arms. "Isn't that the most beautiful sight you've ever seen?"

Robert kissed her. "Second-most."

Both of them sat there for a while, not saying anything, enjoying the beautiful moment.

Robert broke the silence. "Sophie…I've had an amazing time with you. You're amazing, caring, loving, angelic, stunning, gentle, and patient. I can't live without you."

Sophie's eyes met Robert's.

"I don't think it was a coincidence that Sauniere put us together. When I'm away from you Sophie... I feel so alone. Sophie, I've never felt this way before with someone. I know there's a lot of questions in our future, about our careers, what country we'll live in permanently, among others, but the question I want answered the most is this,"

He knelt down and took a small, velvet box out of his pocket. "Will you marry me?"

Sophie's hands flew to her mouth. Robert knelt before her.

"Oh Robert, mon amour!" Tears ran down her cheeks as she nodded. "Yes!"

Robert slipped the ring on her finger as she said. "When did you get it? I mean this whole week, we've been together non-stop—"

Robert gave her a soft kiss before saying, "I bought it the day after I left you."

Well, that's it! I'm already starting on another story, but I need your feedback! Please, please, review! (=