Chapter 79

Sophia felt like she was in a dream. Andrew was really before her, kneeling as he asked her to marry him.

"But I… you know.. you already know that.. you should already know that I am married.. I am married to your brother, oh.. I am sorry.. I meant your cousin" she stuttered. She was breathing heavily at this point. How was he expecting her to handle this decision?

Andrew nodded as he stared up into her eyes. He took a deep breath through his mouth and immediately let it all out.

"I know what you mean. I totally understand but these feelings I have for you, they are real" he said as he pulled one hand up and touched his chest with it. He slowly banged on his chest wall as he continued, " Sophia, I know the time is short. This is probably too sudden for you and you might think this is a joke or maybe I might be joking with you but I can assure you, I am not" Andrew leaned closer to her as he took her hand and placed it on his chest. He covered her hand as he stopped talking and looke