Unspoken Love

Luna nodded, but she couldn't tell whether it was because of the sincerity in Brodie's eyes or the atmosphere at that moment.

Then Brodie and her sneaked out.

Brodie took Luna to his river-view house at the downtown of City S.

In the living room, candles were lit, and delicious food awaited them.

Brodie pulled out the chair for Luna. Luna sat down, smoothing her skirt.

Brodie then sat down. He brought Luna's plate over and carefully cut the steak for her before giving it back to her.

He raised his glass, and Luna hers. Brodie specifically prepared for her some barely alcoholic wine. They chinked glasses.

Brodie gulped his wine and looked at Luna fondly. He seemed to have so much to say, but didn't know where to start. He snapped his fingers and said in a low voice, "I know you might not want to get married or fall in love, but I'm getting in line. I want to be the first in the line so that I will be your first choice when you're ready."

"I will do everything for you — what I can and what I want to. All I need is that you will have me in the line, always the first in line."

song sounded throughout the room, "I am running towards you. In the sea of

Outside the house and above the river, luminous drones formed

Brodie loves Luna.

formed the shape of a diamond ring and others a

was so touched

down on one knee, as if he had practiced

Luna turned around.

eyes now brimmed with

to wear the ring he prepared. He now knew how to best respect a woman. He tried hard to suppress his nervousness and said what had lingered in his heart for a long time. "Luna, I know you're not ready. Don't feel pressured. I'm just doing what I want to do for you in advance so that I can be the first in the line. Then, when

Luna's hand. "Put it on when you want to. It's OK if you don't wear it. I will propose once in a while and buy you better ones. I believe that one day, you will say

did not refuse. She only

word was good enough to calm Brodie down. He

off on the riverbank. It was like a magnificent magic show. The horizon became colorful.

Brodie whispered, "I love