THE PROPOSAL
Snow Micro
Wearing his best suit, Peter strutted around the wedding reception area as if he owned the building.
From the moment he saw Paula, they were inseparable soul mates.
Six months later, Peter thought about how he would propose on Valentine's Day.
The gray skies opened up. Large fluffy white snowflakes swirled from the sky. Outside their window, the landscape became a picturesque winter wonderland. Snow accumulated on the ground like a blanket of sparkling diamonds.
Observently, Peter had an epiphany. Deciding that once it stopped snowing, he would make a snow angel and a "Will you marry me?" message.
Afterward, Peter smiled and rubbed his nose. He was proud of his snow angel with the stomped and packed letters spelling out his proposal.
Awaking to the smell of coffee, Paula smiled sweetly at Peter.
"Happy Valentine's Day, I have something to show you!" Peter exclaimed.
Peter opened the curtains and gasped at the sight of falling snow. The snowstorm erased the snow angel and his message. Tears welled in Peter's eyes.
"Paula, the snow is sparkly, like your eyes," Peter whispered.
Instinctively Paula knew. Tacitly, Paula shook her head yes. From his robe pocket, Peter pulled out an engagement ring and placed it on her finger.
******
"Gram look! It's snowing on Valentine's Day! " exclaimed their grandchildren.
"Please tell us the story again!" the grandchildren shouted.
Coyly, Gram asked, "The Proposal" story?
About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Congrats on TS, Babs. Good work!
Oh, this is such a beautiful story, Babs! Amazing work!
Awwww, what a beautiful story.
Beautifully written
Awww so sweet!!! 🥹 ❤️
So precious 💖
What a sweet story. Congratulations on your top story!
Congrats on Top Story!🥳
Touching, Babs. 🥰
Sweet
Fabulous writing babs! I absolutely love this story!!!!
Naaaw, this is so sweet!
What a great story!!! ❤️
Great story and well deserved accolade
Just in time for Valentine's Day! I like the jump at the end to Gram telling the story to her grand-kids. "Large fluffy white snowflakes swirled from the sky."- great description:)
Oh, I just *adore* this, Babs! This is so, so heartwarming, sweet, observant, and beautifully told. I just loved this piece. Congratulations on a beautiful Top Story!!! 💕❤️💕❤️
Oh, this is so very lovely!!!! Perfect for Valentines Day :)
This was so Romantic 💝💗💗💗Congratulations,Babs 🏆
Nice heart warming story Congratulations on top story
Hi! I really liked this and found you through ViM productions FB page where your story was highlighted. I have subscribed. Congratulations 👏👏👏
Very sweet and romantic!! Congratulations on your top story 💕
Ôi thật ngọt ngào. Rất thích nó và chúc mừng TS Babs
Charming and heartwarming, I really liked the ending as well.
I love this Babs!! it has the sweet and timeless kind of feel to it and is just so heart warming!! Great work and congrats on Top Story!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊