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."

throughout the room, "I am running towards you.

and above the river, luminous drones formed three

Brodie loves Luna.

the shape of a diamond ring and others a hand. Slowly, the ring flew

was so touched that her eyes went

went down on one knee, as if he had

Luna turned around.

now

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 you want to get married and wear a

on when you want to. It's OK if you

refuse.

calm Brodie down. He heaved a long sigh of relief and snapped his fingers

the riverbank. It was like a magnificent magic show. The horizon became colorful. It was so dazzling that no

Brodie whispered, "I