She came home to a bouquet of red roses and a box of chocolates waiting for her on the front porch. She smiled warmly to herself as she gathered the thoughtful gifts into her arms, the roses gracing her nose with their sweet fragrance, and she opened her front door. She found the lights already turned on in her apartment and the scent of her candles wafting through. She found her partner sitting at the dining table with dinner ready. Her partner smiled adoringly at her, a smile of true love and appreciation. She placed her things down and brought the flowers and chocolates over to her partner at the dining table.

“What are these for?” She asked, still smiling.

He turned his entire body to face her and wrapped his arms around her waist, looking up at her. “I’m sorry for how I’ve been recently and for putting us through this constant cycle of bickering. I realize how I’ve been uncooperative and how it doesn’t help us. I love you, I enjoy being with you, and I appreciate all of the unconditional support you’ve been providing me even when I don’t deserve it. I know everything you do for me and us is because you love me and care for me. Thank you for sticking with me and guiding me. I love you so much and I never want to lose you.”

Tears began welling in her eyes.

He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a ring box…

Or so she wished. She wished it was that easy. She wished every part of her hopes and dreams would come true. But for now, she waits…