If Only

She holds her breath, afraid that if she dares to breathe, the universe might betray her. Staring up at him, waiting, hoping, praying that this will be the moment. She'd given him an out, thrown their feelings into that room, longing for the day when he would give them a chance and reopen the door. Now he stands staring at a ring, the promise of another man to love, honor, and cherish her and she cannot keep the desperation from her eyes as she awaits his answer.

"I wouldn't be here."

Damn.