“Eh?” she gasped.

“You can go and live freely as you will. You can explore the world to your heart’s content and see wondrous places that you could never even imagine. You can experience anything you desire, on your own terms. …you can be happy.”

She was speechless for a moment, then leaned forward to hug him, tightly. “Thank you.” she whispered. “Thank you for giving me my freedom.”

He could feel his heart breaking. He truly loved her and it was because of that love, that he was able to let her go. Slowly, he wrapped his arms about her for what he was certain was the last time and kissed the crown of her head. “Enjoy your life.” he whispered. “That’s all I want for you.”

She pulled back a bit to look in his eyes. “Then,” she began, placing her hand upon his cheek, “if you will have me, may I please enjoy my life together with you?” she asked.

He blinked in surprise and gasped. “I…you…” he stammered, as he felt her lean into him and pressed her lips sweetly against his. All the breath in his body left him and his mind was spinning, trying to make sense of what was going on.

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