THE BATTLEFIELD OF LOVE
Part 201's. Declaring our Promises
Half a year later, the situation is stable. Interstate roads can be said to be safe. Life in safe cities is running back properly, cleaned cities are starting to be repopulated, many industries are trying to be opened again by the government after food needs are fulfilled, workers move from agriculture to industry.
Banks that had been frozen due to total destruction back in operation, our salaries began to be given again even though the value was lowered very far. But what we can buy is not much. The economy is starting to run, at least at the basic level.
My relationship with James is going well, we're doing well, with Mom's health being as good as I can I'm feeling at ease.
"Tootsie, I want to talk." This time it seems serious.
"I've got a new assignment, commanding the military hospital in Miami."
"Ohh you're going to Miami,..." If I come to Florida how's Mom? I'm silent for a moment. Far away is Miami, where we were last on duty for the cleanup. "You want me to come, don't you?"
"Yes, ..."
"But what about Mom?"
"I got a three-room apartment, I think Mom can come with us, does your mom want to? Assignments are now allowed to bring families." That's good I guess.
"That's it, but I don't think he'll mind. I'll ask Mom. But since we're going to stay three, I think you should ask her, too."
"Then we'll ask him tomorrow." It's easier, if Mom comes with us it'll be easier to monitor her health.
We then make time to talk to Mom tomorrow night.
"Mom won't interfere in your affairs but shouldn't you get married first? You're gonna stay together, aren't you?" We haven't talked about it yet. We have not yet planned to start a family. "I mean I promised together, not thinking about children and so on. Everyone knows having children now is a big deal. I'll come with you, but wouldn't it be better..Get married first." James quiet. I also kept quiet, this should be discussed between us.
"Here you go, maybe I'm meddling too much in your business. I'm with you guys who matter you're happy. You guys think for yourself when you're ready."
James has not yet given an answer. I just wait for him. If he wants to make a promise, I don't think I'm going to turn him down either.
"You want to get married?" He's asking me now. "What do you think of your mother's words?" He even asked me.
"I don't think it's any harm. Now there is no right moment, maybe there is the right person, as Susan and D'Angelo did. Then live it as we can."
"Is that so? You think so?"
"Yes, but it's up to you, I don't want us to have kids either. Does the situation seem uncertain? but as for the promise of staying together I think it can be done."
"I promise to stay by your side... Then let's do it. It just formalizes the promise." I looked at him. He said begity fast. Is he serious.
"You serious? You want us to get married?"
"I told you I'm not going anywhere. We'll stay together, but for your mother she didn't take my promise. So the thing is to tell someone else we promised together, that's all and for your mom it also means she'll be calmer because she kept my promise as well. So let's just do it, marry me?"
This proposal?