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.

and he

Ramses II. He loved that woman all his life. I bought

realize every word that comes from Frances

he says them, the clichés become the most touching words of

manner and lean against his shoulder, my

away all my displeasure from these past

have fun in Prague for three days. Then Frances decides it is

bidding farewell to my parents, we get on

company, and I go

has returned, and Sabina still locks herself up in her

make

to me as soon as

nod, walk over, and sit beside

the ring

actually bought this particular ring for you." Old Mr. Louis

even happier when he

for a while, I

long flight that I fall asleep in

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

The phone vibrates.