In My Desperate Time

In the crowded Prague Square, Frances and I are lost in our amorous kiss.

This kiss is sweet and fresh as ever many years later.

After the fierce kiss, Frances pulls me into the carriage, and we wander around the square.

I still stare at the ring on my finger and can't look away.

"Frances, where did you get this?"

I ask again.

My perseverance prevails and Frances explains to me, "I bought this ring at the auction that day."

An auction?

I remember Frances came back in a good mood then. It turns out it was because he obtained this ring.

It is safe to assume that he has been planning on proposing to me since then.

No wonder he has been acting so mysteriously these days. It has been about the upcoming proposal arranged in secret.

I am so touched by him.

smile and

his life. I bought

realize every word that comes from Frances can make my heart

says them, the clichés become

and lean

away all my displeasure from these past few

days. Then Frances decides it is time

my parents, we get on the plane

straight back to the company, and

returned, and Sabina

seems to make you so much

Mr. Louis smiles and says to me as soon as I enter the

over, and sit beside

the ring

He actually bought this particular ring for you." Old Mr. Louis is familiar with antiques, so

happier when he says

chatting with him for a while, I go

the long flight that

to check the time. It is already five o'clock in the afternoon. Frances should be back

The phone vibrates.