He had always been one to express himself through actions rather than words. He always assumed she would understand even if he didn't say anything. She didn't know why he was doing this today. Was it her constant hesitation, her refusal to return his affections, that had driven him to do something so utterly shocking?
Yes, for someone like him, it was truly shocking.
As this thought crossed her mind, tears welled up in her eyes. Listening to him sing the lyrics, one word at a time, she was suddenly overwhelmed, and tears streamed down her face. He sang softly, "If I could give up the entire world, at least I would still have you, someone worth cherishing. And you, right here, are a miracle of life. Perhaps I could forget the entire world, but I could never bear to lose all trace of you. That mole in your palm—I'll always remember where it is."
