The Question.

Whir and sputter of the single-engine as he lands.

The Duke of Lancaster’s son and producer of films you find dear, wise, and thoughtful.

Twice, he proposed; twice you demurred, not quite sure you wanted a husband, even one so kind and handsome.

The door opens, airstairs drop and touch tarmac.

Baskets of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque emerge. A red cooler filled with sweet Alaskan crab. Tins of kouign-amann (your favorite French pastry).

Satchels of gilt-edged books.

Arthur, last of all.

You didn’t expect to feel so overwhelmed, touched, swept away when you laid eyes on him again, but here you are.

You embrace, whisper something in his ear.

“Ask me again, Arthur.”

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