Author's note: Poem is my own work!
"Kitty" Year-Round
Part XIII: A Modest Proposal
By Mia LeighArc
Cold
Two hearts that were so distant
And so, filled with despair
Could have never hoped to come together in this way
Two people so different
Yet the same
They don't know how much they can share
Amelia had a long hard day of sailing, and the only thing she had wanted to do was have a nice dinner with Delbert to celebrate her return. When they had arrived at their favorite restaurant, Amelia sat with her legs crossed and her hand extended across the table, resting in Delbert's. He blushed slightly as she reached for his hand and wrap her hand in his. Their eyes met for the first time for that night and they both were struck with the strong feeling that this date would end on an odd note. It seemed like hours gazing into each other's eyes.
Love must die
Says the so-called king of the world
But he's never known a feeling like this
So mysterious that science can't even tell you what to expect
What you need to know to go onto flourish
And to become loved
He took the hand she reached for his with softly in his and kissed her palm. She smiled not knowing that they were being watched from the shadows, but it soon became the fear of displaying affection. They stopped and looked at each other, getting lost in each other's eyes and getting caught up in the moment. Amelia looked down at her feet, feeling embarrassed.
"I've got something I want to ask you, Amelia." Delbert said lifting her chin with his finger. She smiled slyly and gently brushed her hand to his, feeling an odd charge where they touched.
"What is it dear? Is something wrong?"
"No! Of course not. What I'm trying to say is, I...I...I..." He sighed, realizing that he would need some strength to get through his proposal. Amelia gave him a smile.
"It's okay dear, I won't laugh at you...I promise. Please take your time to get your words out."
"That's the problem, I've waited too long to ask you this and I need to say it now before I lose my nerve again." He took a few deep breaths as if to begin, but he is his tracks and started babbling like mad.
"What is it?" Amelia said imagining her hand resting softly on his cheek. Delbert took a deep breath and opened his mouth to speck hearing the words in his head coming out of him at an increasing speed. This caused him to re-gain his confidence and made him feel less anxious.
"Amelia..."He began slowly looking her deeply in the eyes. His face was flushed of all possible color.
Love must be destroyed
And with it a soul must also die
Led into victory and out of the darkness
A simple kiss
An embrace
An act of love
From where the shadows lie
"All my life, I never knew that I could be so lucky. Here I found myself on an adventure and to end up finding your name written in the stars right next to mine...I didn't know exactly how it happened, but by the time it was all over...you had captured my heart and very soul." Amelia looked at him in awe as if he were slightly crazy for saying all of this in public. She touched his hand softly. Delbert jumped slightly "accidentally" spilling his glass of water, which ended up catching Amelia's attention.
"This is going to end well…" She thought sarcastically as the glass hit the table and she shook her head with a slight smile.
"Would he just spit it out already? His bumbling hasn't been this bad in some time!" She thought for a moment.
Mere words may be hard to come by
But they also come swirling, like a boomerang and aiming in rhymes
So many grueling moments when with open mouth
No words came
No sound came out
Mindless self-indulgences
And memories of better times
Delbert suddenly bent down on one knee in front of Amelia while he took hold of her hand. Amelia smiled, confused and glowing as he nervously continued.
"From the very first time I saw you, I knew that we were meant to be together." Amelia sat speechless, soft tears rolling down her face. "And I promise you that I will do whatever it takes to show you, no matter what the consequences may be." Delbert tightened his grip on her hand and gently wiped away her tears.
When civil thoughts make civil hands unclean
It is then time to cry
Always to your heart's content
And to the emotions that make us believe
That something is out there
Someone to confide in
And to listen when you need them most
"After all, just look at you..." Delbert ran his hand along the lines of her cheek; the gold heart-shaped locket he gave her showing his misshapen reflection. It was a wreck of a man that he saw, but he knew if he tried…he could be the best man in all Montressor. Customers begin to neglect their meals and pay attention to what most of them with smiles on their faces. This kind of thing never happened in a public restaurant in the highly conservative world they were living in.
"You're...intelligent, courageous, very beautiful...and most of all kind." Delbert had said putting romantic emphases on every word. She smiled as he took a deep breath as the waiter came to the table with the dessert tray and placed it in front of Amelia.
Words of encouragement can help homo-sapiens feel motivated
But words of affirmation can go far
Three no, four simple words you can say
To make the next years of your life special
One person to share it with
One person to love
Two hearts in a jar
Delbert looked up and grabbed the metal handle of the dome covering on the tray, inside there was a gorgeous golden engagement ring with a sparkling round diamond set inside sitting comfortably in a small black box on the tray. Amelia's eyes widened and she was mysteriously at a loss for words.
"Will you marry me?" Delbert finally spit out, the words had finally come out of a strange confidence that seemed to have come from nowhere. Amelia began to cry openly. She was desperately trying to wipe away her tears, but they continued to flow. Delbert's eyes pleaded for an answer. Amelia tried to contain herself, but as she stopped burst in to tears again, soon finding herself burrowed in Delbert's arms while her head rested on his shoulder.
A time to sing
A time to mourn
A tender touch
Is to know who you are
Why are people so afraid of change?
Has the world gone mad?
Oh, how it feels to cry
Amelia thought about how long she had wished that someone would want to marry her. It had been years since the very thought had come to mind. She had all feelings the flooding her all at once, plaguing her, haunting her, and overwhelming her. How she always expected to be alone her entire life, as if the notion weren't already included in the description of a female spacer. She felt overjoyed and terrified all in the same moment. She was so scared that she would break his heart as he so gently placed it in her hands. She paused for a moment, those four simple words burning in her brain. This was going to be forever, so she finally spoke up.
Do you ever wonder what soap operas are all about?
To see the setting sun in your beloved's eyes
Why do we let ourselves hate one another?
As if nothing else matters
But violence
Malice
And love breaking through all the lies
"Yes, Delbert...of course I will!" Amelia shouted excitedly, now realizing the perplexity of her answer. Delbert gave her an ecstatic look of happiness, then of affection, putting the ring on her finger. He suddenly closed his eyes and leaned in to kiss her. Their lips met and grazed for a short while, once they had pulled away, the crowd began to cheer and happy couple. Amelia and Delbert just smiled and looked at each other, ready to spend a life together.
When you are granted that one moment of triumph
Look around you
Nighttime is drawing near
The gentle roar beside you
Go to sleep my love
Please wake me in the morning
Let us do what couples do
The next morning, as Amelia was coming down the stairs for her morning cup of tea, Sarah was there for a visit and stopped Amelia as she spotted her.
"So how was your guy's date last night?" Sarah questioned. Amelia then showed her the engagement ring on her hand, boasting to Sarah about their wonderful night. Sarah's jaw dropped the moment she saw it the ring Delbert had given her.
"Oh, my goodness, it's beautiful! I'm so happy for both of you." She said taking Amelia into a big hug. Hearing the commotion from downstairs, Delbert sleepily stumbled down the stairs with his spectacles barely on his nose.
"They you are, beautiful, I was beginning to think you changed your mind and run away." He joked to Amelia as he pulled her into a loving embrace and gave her a loving kiss.
"Of course, not love, not unless you let the library get disorganized again…" Amelia said bluntly. Delbert's eyebrows went up before he adjusted his spectacles. He chose not to respond though.
"I'm only joking. I do very much look forward to being your wife." She continued, noticing Delbert's face soften and his doting expression return. Sarah just smiled at the couple, remembering what that was like to be in love.
"I love you so much Amelia." He said softly. She smiled widely, her heart filling with warmth.
"I do believe I love you more, Delbert." She said sweetly. He laughed aloud. She nuzzled her head against him, contently.
"I doubt that's possible seeing as I love you more my dear." He whispered to her, gazing into her eyes.