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Dinner ended, and I took Julie by the hand I led her outside and past the car She frowned, confused

“Where are we going?” she asked

“We had a plan, remember?” I said “You promised we’d make out in front of the Eiffel Tower”

“I don’t think I ever prohtly

“In my mind, you definitely did”

We walked into a clearing just in front of the Tower Julie was s up at the structure with those same wide, enchanted eyes I couldn’t look away fro real in my life

I took her arled just as our lips collided I wrappedher slowly TheI hoped it would be

When we pulled apart, I reached into ot down on one knee Julie’s eyes ider than ever She stared down at me, shocked and speechless

“There are so s I want to say to you,” I said My voice eak, but I kept going “My love for you is stronger than anything I’ve ever felt in in to tell you just how much I need you”

“Oh od”

“I’ve never loved anyone the way I love you,” I said “You’re everything to ”

“Michael” Julie’s eyes filled with tears

“When we planned this trip, I could think of only one thing,” I said “If I’ether Always”

I sed hard and opened the box Julie’s eyes flickered to the ring and then back todown her cheeks

“Julie,” I said “Will you marry me?”