Chapter 15:
It had been almost two years since Christian and Elysia had admitted their love. Rachelle and Marcus had married April of the previous year. Elysia and Christian deeply loved each other, and as of now they were both strong Christians. Luckily they had no trials between them.
As of now, a war had begun in Europe. Jews were being taken to concentration camps, put though all sorts of torture. They had failed to enter France as of yet, and Christian along with Elysia were not concerned. Elysia was not Jewish, her bright blue eyes gave her away as a regular European.
Elysia was dressing herself for a date with Christian. She found a black dress that was simple yet formal, it had a v-cut neckline, sleeveless and tight fitting up to the skirt, which flew out reaching her knees. She had on black high heals, and left her hair down with a large black flower barrette holding back the top layer of her hair. She had on a simple single pearl on her neck, held on by a gold chain. On her right hand was a pearl ring, and in her ears were pearl earrings.
Elysia looked at herself in the mirror, before putting on a black shawl made of silk to keep her warm. She left her room and saw Christian waiting for her at the boat. She smiled, climbing in with him. He took her hand to help her in. "where to monsieur?," she asked. "Ah," he said, "That is a surprise." she smiled as he rowed them to the long stair cases and they finally reached his mother's old room. They went outside the Opera House, and Elysia was surprised to see a carriage instead of a taxi. :Oh my," she said. "Come," Christian said, "There's more."
Elysia sat beside him in the carriage. As the carriage left, Elysia looked at Christian. "Where are we going?, she asked. "It's a surprise," Christian answered. He smiled, taking her hand.
When I'm down, and oh my soul is so weary
When troubles come and my heart is burdened by
Then, I am still and wait here in silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me
Elysia smiled at these words. It was so kind. She was shocked as Christian stood in his seat in the carriage,
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up…to be more than
I can be
Elysia pulled him down as they stopped. "Where are we?," she asked. "The Parc Monceau," he answered, "Follow me." "Alright," she answered. Christian smiled, grabbing her hand and running.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up…to be more than I can be
Elysia laughed as he lead her through the park. It was one of the most beautiful places she'd ever been.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up…to be more than
I can be
Elysia smiled as Christian covered her eyes with his hands. He lead her forward and suddenly stopped. "You can open your eyes." So, she did, and she became speechless. They were standing under a tree near the Rosarie. He smiled taking her hand,
You raise me up
So I can stand on mountains
You raise me up
So I can walk on stormy seas
I am strong
When I am on your shoulders
You raise me up
To be more than I can be
Elysia felt her heart beat quicken as he knelt on one knee. He reached in his poket and pulled out a small velvet box. Christian opened it, and inside Elysia saw a ring. It was a pink sapphire heart, surrounded by small pearls, he smiled.
You raise me up
To be more than I can be
"Elysia," Christian began holding her hand as he looked up at her, "I'm not much of a man. And, I don't think, well I know, that I am not as great of a man as you truly deserve. But, I can promise you I will give you my best. More than anything, I love you. And I want to be with you forever, so…will you marry me?" Elysia could feel tears fall as she squeezed his hand. "Yes," she answered.
He smiled and stood to his feet, putting the ring on her finger kissing her. "Yes, I will marry you," she answered, hugging him tightly.
Christian lifted her up and spun around. He gently put her on her feet and kissed her lips softly.