Hearts in Play

"You're joking, right?"

Two years had passed since Liverpool's triumphant victory, and Dominik Szoboszlai found himself standing in a winter wonderland, surrounded by pristine snow-covered landscapes. The air was crisp, and the quiet beauty of the snowy scenery added a magical touch to the moment he had been planning for.

As Dominik led Seraphina to a spot where a blanket was laid out on the snow, she couldn't help but smile at the romantic gesture. The snowy setting was enchanting, and she admired the effort Dominik had put into creating this picturesque scene.

They settled onto the blanket, surrounded by the hushed beauty of the winter landscape. Dominik, his eyes reflecting a mix of nerves and excitement, took Seraphina's hands in his.

"Seraphina," he began, his voice a gentle whisper against the backdrop of the snow-laden silence, "these past two years have been the most incredible of my life. You've been my source of joy, my confidante, and my partner in every adventure."

Seraphina, her eyes locked with Dominik's, felt a warmth spreading through her despite the chill in the air. She smiled, "You're sweet, Dom. What's going on?"

Dominik took a deep breath, and with a glint of determination, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. The significance of the moment began to dawn on Seraphina as he opened the box, revealing a glistening ring.

"Seraphina Everly," Dominik declared, his gaze unwavering, "will you make me the happiest man on earth and marry me?"

For a moment, Seraphina's eyes widened in surprise. The winter breeze seemed to carry the weight of the question, and time felt suspended in the snowy landscape. Then, a burst of laughter escaped her lips.

"You're joking, right?" she teased, a playful glint in her eyes.

Dominik, momentarily taken aback, blinked. "No, Seraphina, I'm serious. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

A realization swept over Seraphina, and her laughter faded. "Wait, you're not joking, are you?"

Dominik shook his head, a mix of nerves and sincerity in his expression. "I'm not joking, Seraphina. I love you, and I want to build a future with you."

Seraphina, the initial disbelief giving way to joy, felt her heart swell. "Yes, Dom. A thousand times, yes!"

As Dominik slid the ring onto her finger, the snowy landscape bore witness to a proposal that transcended the wintry setting. Their love, like the snow that adorned the world around them, was pure and timeless.

The next chapter of their journey unfolded in the glow of the snowy landscape, marked by a proposal that would be etched in their hearts forever.