Page 50 of Mika's Heart

Atka

I’m lying back on the bed with my eyes closed when I hear the door open to my room. Barely opening my eyes, I see Mika walk inside.

“Hey.” I whisper as loud noises make my head hurt.

“How are you feeling?” She asks, grabbing my hand into her own.

“Like I’ve been hit with a truck.”

“I’m sorry.” She whispers.

“You have nothing to be sorry for.” I squeeze her hand.

“It’s my fault you are here.” A tear falls down her cheek and I reach to catch it with my finger.

“But you’re the reason I’m alive.” I grin at her.

“I shouldn’t have run from you after our trip to your village. I should have talked to you about it first.”

“You can always talk to me about anything. I know that I should have made it clear who you are to me while we were at the village. Should have put a stop to Catori’s antics. I just got so used to ignoring it all instead. I won’t make that mistake again. I’m in love with you.”

“I love you too, Atka.” Tears fall freely from her eyes as she leans closer to me and I kiss her sweet lips.

Reaching into my pocket, I pull out the simple little ring that I had bought for her. I was hoping to surprise her with it before the attack by Gerald. As I bring it up closer to her face, her eyes widen.

“Mika Burns, will you do me the honor of marrying me?”

She looks at the ring in my hand and back into my eyes with a sniffle.

“Yes, Atka. I love you so much. I’ll marry you!”

Grabbing her face, I kiss her hard and deep until the throbbing of my head makes me pull back. Taking her hand in mine, I slip the ring onto her finger with a huge smile.

“Are you sure your family will accept me?” She looks at me worriedly.

“Absolutely. The God of my people gave you to me and they can’t argue with that.” I chuckle softly as she starts laughing at me.

I can’t wait to worship Mika, my Goddess for the rest of our lives.

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