Daphne stood on the ship's stateroom balcony, staring up at the stars as the boat sailed slowly through the deep blue sea. The tears in her eyes blurred the silvery moon before streaming down her cheeks. Why did this have to happen? Things with John were going so well and she loved him deeply. During their whirlwind romance (even if they had been dating for an entire year), he'd never given even one hint that he was unhappy or wanted to see other people. Not once had he-
She gasped as two arms went around her and she turned in surprise to find herself staring at his handsome face. "John… what are you doing here? I-I mean how-."
He smiled and moved toward her for a kiss that was so heavenly it took her breath away. Instantly all of the pain and anger she felt toward him simply melted into the sea.
"I love you…" she whispered, never taking her lips from his, thus intensifying the fiery kiss. And when it was over, she drew back and cradled his cheek in her hand. "What are you doing here?"
John covered her hand with hers. "I was a fool, Daphne. A jackass. "I-I don't know what came over me. I don't know what I was thinking saying that I wanted to see other people. You're the only woman I've ever wanted. And you're the only woman I've ever loved."
Tears of happiness slid down her cheeks and she moved to kiss him once more, but he surprised her yet again by reaching into his pocket and lowering himself to one knee. "I know you were expecting this, but I bet you weren't expecting this to happen here."
Her eyes widened as he held out a small black velvet box and lifted the lid. "Daphne Moon... will you marry me?"
She nodded, as even more tears surfaced and she wasted no time in kissing him deeply. He laughed breaking the kiss before she was ready and looked into her eyes.
"So does this mean…"
"Yes, yes, I will marry you, John! Of course I will!"
But when she tried to kiss him again, he vanished from sight, leaving her completely perplexed. "John? John? Where are you, John? I-can't…. JOHN!"