“I love you, Maria.” Thomas said wistfully, a ring in the box he held as he knelt on one knee.

“Thomas, no—oh my.” Maria said, surprised that Thomas bought a big diamond instead of a smaller, dainty one.

“No…?” Thomas asked, standing up. “My love—“

“No! I mean yes! Why would you spend so much on a big diamond though. A small one would’ve been fully okay without me being upset.”

“For you, my dear.” Thomas slid the ring carefully over Maria’s left ring finger.

“Oh Thomas, I love you so dearly.”

“As do I, darling.”