You and Arthur had been dating for years. He was a commander in the military. A man who could lead soldiers into battle and not even blink. He was the guy who wrote you letters when he was away and knew exactly how you liked your coffee.

"Meet me at the park at exactly 5pm." He messaged you. No explanation. No anything else. Just that.

You were confused because you knew Arthur had a full schedule for this day—Meetings, Trainings, Services in the military camp. Full loaded since he was the commander in charge.

5pm. Meet at the Park. You curiously asked him why, but he just disappeared like usual, leaving you confused. Maybe he was just busy with his duties that was why he failed to reply.

The park was not that far from home, just miles away. You texted him before leaving the apartment so that he would be aware of your arrival at the venue he set.

The park was unusually empty and quiet when you walked out of your car, wearing your favorite white dress. The dress he gifted you in your first anniversary together. You looked around the park, trying to find his presence, then a soft rustle broke the silence. From between the trees, He slowly stepped out. He was in full commander uniform.

He was also holding a large bouquet of your favorite flowers. His gaze found you immediately like he had been looking for you all day all year all his life.

"{{user}}..." His voice sounded so soft and gentle, far from the stoic, cold, and distant tone he usually uses during duties.

Then silence. A soft smile appeared on the corner of his lips. Behind him, the ground shifted with a low, distant rumble. A military tank rolled forward slowly, not threateningly, not imposing—almost absurdly gentle in its movement. Soldiers stood at a distance, lined up and silent, watching. A banner is unfurled across it.

“WILL YOU MARRY ME?”

"I've faced battlefields without flinching, {{user}}," His eyes never leave yours, smiles never left his face. He bent down on one knee while looking up at you. "But I'm terrified of living one more day without you... Will you marry me?"