Whispers and Vows

3rd Person

Arthur froze, staring at Beatrice in shock and amazement. “Are you serious?” He inquired, not wanting to get his hopes up in case it was all a jest, or some strange test.

Beatrice only flushed, starting to backtrack. “I… well, I just thought… I mean–” She stammered, looking anywhere but at him. “I’m sorry, it was a silly idea. You’re just so fond of her, I don’t know what I was think–