don't leave me

Winter Wonderland

Winter had arrived with a soft blanket of snow, transforming their town into a magical winter wonderland. Matthew and Lily embraced the season, finding joy in cozy evenings by the fireplace, bundled-up walks through snowy parks, and hot chocolate dates at their favorite café.

One weekend, they decided to visit a nearby ski resort nestled in the mountains. The drive there was filled with laughter and anticipation, their breath misting in the crisp winter air. As they approached the resort, the mountains loomed majestically ahead, their peaks dusted with glistening snow.

After renting equipment and getting bundled up in their warmest gear, Matthew and Lily hit the slopes. Lily, a natural adventurer, took to skiing effortlessly, her laughter echoing through the snowy hills. Matthew, determined to keep up, followed close behind, occasionally showing off with a daring maneuver that made Lily giggle.

As the afternoon wore on, they took a break at a mountaintop café, their cheeks flushed from the cold and exhilaration. They sat by a crackling fire, sipping hot cocoa and sharing stories of their favorite winter memories.

Matthew glanced out the window at the snowy landscape bathed in the soft glow of twilight. He turned to Lily, his heart swelling with love and admiration for the woman beside him.

"Lily," he began, his voice soft but resolute, "being here with you, in this winter wonderland, reminds me of how much you mean to me."

Lily looked at him, her eyes bright with curiosity. "What do you mean, Matt?"

He took a deep breath, his gaze steady as he reached into his pocket. "I've been wanting to ask you something."

Lily's heart skipped a beat as he pulled out a small velvet box. Her eyes widened in surprise, her breath catching in her throat.

"Will you..." Matthew paused, his voice catching with emotion. "Will you marry me, Lily?"

Tears welled up in Lily's eyes as she gazed at the ring glistening in the firelight. Her heart soared with happiness, knowing that this moment was everything she had ever dreamed of.

"Yes, Matt," she whispered, her voice filled with love and certainty. "Yes, I will marry you."

Matthew's face lit up with joy as he slid the ring onto her finger, their hands trembling slightly with the weight of their promise to each other. They embraced, their hearts overflowing with love and excitement for the future.

They spent the rest of the evening skiing under the stars, their laughter mingling with the soft crunch of snow under their skis. As they rode the chairlift back to the lodge, Lily leaned against Matthew, feeling the warmth of his love enveloping her in the midst of the winter's chill.

That night, as they cuddled by the fireplace in their cozy cabin, Lily couldn't help but marvel at how their winter adventure had turned into a beautiful declaration of their love. With Matthew by her side, she knew that every season, every moment, would be a new chapter in their story—a story written in the heart of their winter wonderland.