It'll Come Naturally

"You don't have to answer now. Take time to think about it. But don't make me wait too long. Your reply will decide whether I stay or leave."

Kevin said. His voice sounded serious. He wasn't joking. He might have even let it go if they hadn't met today. Maybe it was fate that arranged this meeting.

"I don't understand. Why is my reply the deciding factor?" Leena tilted her head and stared at him. She was confused. They barely knew each other. It was too early to talk about stuff like this.

They slept together once, but it was just drunken sex. He was a complete stranger to her before today. It was a little weird for her to hear his sudden but serious proposal.

"It doesn't matter. Do you want to marry me? That's all you need to worry about." Kevin's eyes watched hers. He didn't know a lot about this girl. Maybe this was a bad decision.

She wore designer clothes and accessories -- obviously she was from a wealthy family. His father would be happy about that. But she was very young. Could such a young girl endure the dull life of a soldier's wife? To be honest, he wasn't sure.

"Why should I consider it? Do you really think there is a happy ending for a loveless marriage?" Leena said and wrinkled her little nose. Although joking and laughing all the time, she was very serious when it came to the important stuff.

me. Is there a happy ending for us? We can always figure that out after we spend enough time together, right?" Kevin had ulterior motives for this, though. If he and Leena got married, he'd have a good reason to stay in the city. His father would have to abandon his plan of recalling Kevin back

out of this?" Leena joked deliberately, trying to break

yourself, no one forcing you to do something you don't want to. And I promise I will never divorce you."

a fashion designer. She needed enough time

you'll be lonely. I'm always busy and won't have much time for you. I might be away for months at a time, for military exercises

be better for her to get a clear picture of her future before she made

over." Leena's eyes sparkled wickedly. She could net herself a handsome hubby, and shrug off the watchful eyes of Mr. Cold. It sounded like a good deal to her. What's more, she always put soldiers on

we talked about. I'll be waiting for your answer. And I really hope it's what I expect." Kevin was relieved. He was hoping she'd say yes. It was her first time after all, and as a soldier he felt responsible. It takes two to tango. What's

She always had her head in the clouds and lived in

Kevin liked to strike while the iron was hot. If she thought it over too long she might back out. He wasn't going to leave things to a girlish whim.

going to marry him in secret? Mr. Cold would have her skinned alive when he