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.

okay? This matters a lot to 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 way, what do I get out of this?" Leena

you like a hawk every second, no one making sure you behave yourself, no one forcing you to do something you don't want to. And I

enough time and space for her work and loads of

busy and won't have much time for you. I might

didn't try to hide this from her. It would be better for her to get a

get that much freedom? OK, Kevin. When I get back home I will think it over." Leena's eyes sparkled wickedly. She could net herself a handsome hubby, and shrug off the watchful

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

a good answer." Typical Leena. She always had her head in the clouds and lived in a fool's paradise. So

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

What's the rush? Tomorrow? Isn't that too fast?" Leena laughed drily. Was she really going to marry him in secret? Mr. Cold would have her skinned alive