"I love you." Athanasia didn't dare reply, which Ijekiel appreciated. He had more words to say "-It is something that I can never forget, that I will always cherish. That is why I wish the two of you an eternity of a blessed marriage. And, as you find happiness with him, I hope to eventually find mine as well." Ijekiel Alpheus had one person that he adored, that he cherished more than his own life, but he has to let go of her now that she's engaged to another man.