64. Will you marry me?

I went back to my room only to find Jack standing by the door waiting for me with only a towel wrapped around his lower half. He looked-----

"Serene.." he said stepping closer our bodies inches apart as my breath caught in my throat. I clutched my towel tightly so that it wouldn't fall

"I remember perfectly what happened that day I left and I just want to start by saying I am sorry.." 

"Jack you don't have to----"

"No Serene.." he stopped me placing his warm palm on my cheek and I leaned in enjoying the warmth, " I know you that's why I want to assure you that, that night twenty years ago was the best night of my life.." he said and I felt a warm feeling in my chest. It's true I sometimes blamed myself that maybe I wasn't perfect for him and that's why he left but hearing him say this made me feel a lot better.

"I loved every second of it and most importantly I love you Serene.." A lone tear es