Alex is speechless for the second time tonight. He runs his finger across the plaque and stares back up at the painting and soaks it all in. Minutes, Alex doesn't know how many, pass until he finally realizes that Henry had let go of his hand. He's confused by this and turns around to find Henry, the love of his life, down on one knee. He reaches for Alex's hand.
"Alex, sweetheart, darling, I've been completely and irrevocably in love with you since the day we first met. You have showed me how to not take myself so serious and that there is always going to be someone rooting for me. Your family welcomed me in ways mine couldn't, or wouldn't. You always enjoy
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The Proposal
Roman d'amouran au I wrote about how I think Henry would propose to Alex in "Red, White, and Royal Blue." by Casey Mcquiston! if you're from TikTok, you're at the right place!!
