The Catalyst

Chapter XXXV: Moving Forward

Time flew like a bullet. It seemed as each year pased, they kept getting shorter. Dante noticed this alot. 21 years old and still remebering the past. But how could he not? Dante still rembered who he was and what he did to people. Though he has heard nothing from the Catalysts, he still feels like hes being watched. But that didnt stop him. Dante decided to move forward with his life. He could never forget but he would have to still move on. Esspecially with being with Layla. For the past years they were inseparable. They did everything together, even college. Though they did not have the same career they were with each other most of the time. Their love was like a trap to each other. They couldn't escape.

Dante wanted more with Layla. Since he was now leaving his past behind him, he needed something to start it all. But that wasnt just the reason. He loved Layla with all his heart, and wanted to be with her forever, and Dante knew what he had to do to get that. Early morning, Dante headed from his and Layla's house to a near by jewlers. They didnt move towns, but were closer to the college than they were. He went to the jewlers and looked around for a while. Until he found the perfect one. Silver like steel and diamonds that glew bright. "Will that be the one sir?" The jewler asked. "Yeah. Thats the one." Dante answered.

Dante didn't care about the price or how he would make the money back up. All he cared about was Layla and making her happy. He than went home after that. Layla was still asleep for the sun had not even risen fully above the horizon. "I'll wait." Dante thought to himself. So thats exactly what he did.

When the sun was up and Layla too, Dante had to start the day of special for his love. So Layla woke up to a kiss on the fore head and breakfast in bed. Dante didn't exactly know how to cook, but he looked up video's and made it absolutely perfect for her. Layla was a little curious on his new act of kindness but didn't question it. She loved it too much. But Dante wasnt over yet. Right about noon, Dante took Layla out to lunch. It was really nothing special. But the anticipation that Dante had was great.

As the sun fell back into the horizon, Dante took Layla out for a romantic dinner. Dante was all dressed up in a suit, and Layla was in a beutiful red dress. Dante was planning to make dinner but it was way to much for him to learn how to do and he didn't want to burn down the kitchen. So they ate and talked and drinked a little champagne, but the anticipation in Dante was never forgotten to him. He was ready for this in every way.

The moon was high in the sky. Its full brightness shown on the lake where Dante and Layla now lay by, in a feild. The night was calm and the lake even calmer. The chilly wind of February blew softly but snow was no where in sight. As Dante and Layla layed back and looked at the stars, Dante couldn't wait any longer.

Dante got up and pulled up Layla with him. It seemed as though a ray of moon light shown on them like a spot light. "Layla." Dante said. "Today wasn't just for nothing. Even though i would gladly do it for you any time. But it wasn't for nothing. Layla, weve been together for about 6 years now. We live together and my love for you hasnt changed. For everyday that goes by my love just grows and it cannot be shruken. Layla, you are my one and only and i cannot imagine a world without you. I couldnt go a day without seeing your beutiful self at least once. Layla......" Dante paused.

Dante pulled a case out of his pocket and got down on one knee. Layla's hands covered her mouth as a few tears came from her eyes. Dante opened the case and there lied a stunning diamond ring. Layla uncovered her mouth and wiped tears from her cheek. "Will you marry me?" Dante said.

Layla's eyes reflected the light of the moon. They glew brightly as she smiled. "Yes. YES! Yes i will!!" Layla yelled. Layla fell into Dante's arms as they kissed. Oh the fire that burned inside both of them was blazing. Dante knew he had just won the love of his life for the rest of his life. He thought of this day for almost his entire relationship with Layla. He knew that she was the one for him. But it was all up to her answer that night. Her yes was the beginning of Dante's new life and hers too.