what she added over the loud plaudit of a guests whose life was enriched by another, what seemed to be, happy couple who will wove to spend the rest of off their lives together.
After the excitement of a crowed passed away, they sat down and continued with their dinner. She took two sips of wine in hopes it will collect her thoughts together.
“I…I am really shocked.”
“I can understand that, but it’s not really like it came out of the blue. We were talking about that more than once. And you know our families are still wondering why we didn’t do it when we graduated?”
“You see, I love you, and you love me, but I am not entirely sure do I really want that.”
“What do you mean?” now Veronica was not the only under shock.
“I mean…You see…,” she took another sip, “what if I go in Dubai and I want to continue my career while you are pursuing you own dreams. I don’t think I am ready to settle just like that.”
“Okay and I don’t see a problem with that. What is conflicting? It’s not that I want you to spend the rest of your life between four walls?”
“Well, I know…I am just worried that I’ll have to choose between my career and home life. Just like my or your mother.”
“I…I...I don’t think…” he couldn’t deny the words she said. On one level, he wanted a secure home and family like the one he grew in.
“I hope It will not turn like that…”
“You hope? You just hope it will not turn like that? I need more than a hope! “ she took another sip to calm down, “took I am sorry I raised my voice. It’s just, I am afraid of myself. I am afraid of waking up one day with the feeling I didn’t do anything with my life. I’d say yes right away if I would have few skyscrapers behind me.”
“But you still have a ring on your finger?” he said to point out the contradictory.
“I didn’t have guts to say no. What if I remove it?”
“I…” he gave her a look of a miserable child, “I would need some time to think.”
“Maybe it is better that way, maybe we should think” she touched the diamond. “I think we both need some time to think. I will not remove the ring now.”
“How much do you need?”
“Don’t ask me the questions I can’t to answer. We will find out. Can you wait if you want me so much?”
“Yeah I can wait. But don’t leave me hanging forever, please.”
“Don’t worry darling. I won’t,” she grabbed his hand and kissed him.
The stake was ready to be served.
“You know darling, we could go on camping after I finish the exam on Friday,” he said as he was watching the bartender bringing the plates with delicious meal. Clint wanted to spend more time with her in hopes that the time they spent will affect her decision.
“Yes of course. We haven’t done that in a while. I miss that. But this time, let’s rent a house in the mountains for one night? I don’t mind some comfort and we could enjoy the nature. ”
Clint smiled. The ship didn’t sink yet.
***
They spent entire following week without mentioning Clint’s proposal and by end of it Veronica’s project got accepted by the investors and Clint passed the exam. They instantly organized a celebration and lunch for their families. She removed the ring only not to attract the stream of undesirable questions. Nevertheless, after they reached another milestone in life, their family’s expectations didn’t passed unnoticed; only this time it was even harder to force a smile in response to their questions.
The night was reserved only for them, and after few hours of passion they went to sleep in order to wake up on time to go hiking. Spending time alone in a nature was greatest reward they could receive.
After few hours of driving out of town and six hours of climbing, they reached the house they book on the internet. It was a cute cozy cabin with the fireplace and with the amazing panoramic view on the valley.
“I wouldn’t mind sleeping here more often,”