22-Confessions

Daphne couldn't believe her eyes when she dropped off Martin at Duke's. There, across the street was Niles beside his BMW watching them.

"Niles, what in the hell are you doing here?" Martin demanded.

"I came to see Daphne."

Daphne's eyes widened. "You came to see me? But why?"

He crossed the street, and went to her, taking her hands in his. Tears filled her eyes as he lowered himself onto one knee, despite the risk of oil and dirt. "Daphne I've made many confessions but this one matters the most. I love you and want to marry you. Today."