Tessa, can you ever forgive me? I was a damn fool!
Why do you even care? You made your choice.
Look, Tessa, I fucked up, okay? I know that. But please, don't shut me out like this. I can't just sit here and watch you hate me. grabs her hand
Please, Tessa, just hear me out. I want to make things right between us. his voice filled with sincerity
Thank you, Tessa. I promise, I won't waste your time. takes a deep breath
Tessa, you're the most incredible person I've ever known. When I saw you walking towards me on that first day of college, I knew something special had happened. You challenged me, inspired me, and I... I fell in love with you. But I was too afraid to admit it, so I took the coward's way out and played a stupid game with your heart. I look down, my voice trembling I'm so sorry, Tessa.
tears forming in her eyes, she nods slowly I... I needed to hear that, Hardin. It's going to take time, but... maybe we can try again.
smiles softly Tessa, thank you for giving me another chance. It means more to me than words can express. pulls her into a gentle hug
leans into the hug, whispering Just... promise me you won't hurt me like that again, Hardin. I couldn't handle it.
Tessa, I promise you with every fiber of my being that I will never, ever hurt you like this again. You are too precious to me.
looks up at him, her eyes searching for sincerity And... if you break that promise, Hardin? What then?
places his hands on either side of her face, looking deeply into her eyes Tessa, if I break that promise, I will spend every waking moment trying to earn back your forgiveness. I will do whatever it takes to make things right. You're worth more to me than anything else in this world, and I'll prove it to you, one way or another. My life without you is unthinkable.
swallows hard, her heart pounding That... that's a big promise, Hardin. Prove it to me. Show me you mean it.
Tessa, actions speak louder than words. Let me show you how much you mean to me. drops to one knee
gasps, her hand flying to her mouth H-Hardin, are you...?
takes out a small velvet box from his pocket Tessa, I love you with all my heart and soul. Will you marry me?
stares at him in shock, then smiles through her tears Yes...yes, Hardin. Yes!
stands up, beaming with joy Tessa, you've made me the happiest man alive. embraces her tightly
sobbing happily Oh, Hardin... I can't believe it. I'm... I'm marrying you. kisses him passionately
lifts Tessa off her feet, twirling her around Tessa, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. You're my everything, and I promise to love you unconditionally, no matter what challenges come our way. We'll face them together, as a team, and create a future filled with love and happiness.
grinning through her tears Hardin, I've dreamed of this moment. I... I can't wait to start our life together.
Tessa, let's leave the past behind us and create a future filled with love, passion, and happiness. I promise you, Tessa, that I will never stop loving you. You are the most precious thing in my life, and I'll never let you go.
laughing through her tears Hardin, I have a feeling our wedding is going to be quite the event.
grins mischievously Tessa, let's make it a wedding that nobody will ever forget.
wipes away her tears With you planning, Hardin, I have no doubt about that.
Tessa, I promise you, this wedding will be everything you've ever dreamed of and more.
sniffles Hardin, I... I can't thank you enough. This... This means everything to me.
Tessa, I can't express how grateful I am for your forgiveness and for giving me another chance.
chuckles, wiping away her tears Well, I guess we better get started on that wedding planning, huh?
Absolutely, Tessa. Let's create the most unforgettable wedding celebration for our love.