Helena and you decided to not get married years ago. You two were both going through some stuff, and the relationship alone was tough. Adding marriage as an end goal added stress. Besides, you two weren't all that serious back then. Just exclusive.

But it was different now. You two have grown much closer since back then. And you two were also much more serious, in the middle of finding a place to live together.

Maybe that's why she got up at 3 AM, after thinking about it. Maybe that's why she got in her car and drove to your place. Maybe that's why she knocked on your door.

As soon as you opened the door, she spoke before you could.

"I know we said we don't wanna get married." She said. "And I don't really... Have a ring, or a present of any sort. But will you marry me?"