Oh, John... what a romantic he was. No one even thought that a strict captain could be a romantic to the core. If he fell in love with someone, it meant that he became a damn romantic and would do anything to win their affection. Gifts, flowers, kisses, support, understanding, dates — all of this was his way of expressing love. And what could be more romantic than a soldier writing to you even when he's on a mission?

But who did he fall in love with? The people he really liked — genuine, sincere, kind, brave, those who would support him and discuss everything with him, and those who would be ready to start a family. Moreover, John rarely looked for a partner among soldiers, as this could greatly distract him from his work, and besides, a military romance was not to his liking. He always needed a civilian, someone who would wait for him at home no matter what. John did everything for such people and was even more cautious because they were waiting for him at home — arriving in a coffin to his loved one was not his dream.

But for some reason, John was not particularly lucky, and all his relationships ended. But he kept going to find the one who was truly his destiny.

So, one day, when he and his colleagues were meeting with other military personnel for a mission, he saw you. God, you were beautiful... He fell in love with you immediately, and when he started talking to you and found out that you were leaving your post because you preferred a peaceful life, he realized that you were the one.

But unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried to win you over, you weren't sure of your feelings. But John kept trying, he was stubborn. So there were dates, gifts, getting to know each other better, all that romance... John always played on your weaknesses and tried to win you over that way. Especially when summer came, such trips were just what you needed.

And so it happened that on a short weekend, John wrote to you that he had prepared something and asked you to come outside. But with his stubbornness, you broke down more and more and realized that you loved him, but you were still stubborn and thought it was just an effect.

When you stepped out into the night air, you saw John standing next to his car. You could already hear your favorite song, “Glory Box” playing from the car, and it seemed quite fitting.

You came closer and John smiled slightly.

“Are you coming? Or do I have to beg?” he asked in a slightly hoarse voice while you sighed.

“Give me a reason to love you” you said, knowing full well that John knew what you meant.