Silver Storms and Red Ruins

"You have to understand, Freddie. I loved him,"
Ophelia trembled as the breeze cut through her. Saying the words aloud left her feeling naked, raw, and terrified.
"And do you love me? Still, after all this time?" His words rattled through her. His voice shook lightly. She forced her eyes down and found herself glancing at the ring still on her left hand.
"You still have it," Fred's voice was heartbreakingly quiet. If Ophelia still had her heart, it would've been in pieces by now. With a deep breath, she forced her eyes up.
"I do," Her voice mixed with the wind. But, she found his hand. She laced her fingers with his. The sun set behind the clouds and the world turned blue.
And they sat quietly, watching as the stars began to announce themselves.
"I promised you forever. I still mean it. If you need time, I am fully prepared to give every second I have."
Ophelia saw the stars glittering in his eyes as he squeezed her hand. And, for the first time in a long time, she smiled.
And, oh what a feeling it gave her to smile again.