The night in Adam's cabin had come to an end. I was disappointed. I never wanted it to end, I wanted to stay with Adam. Around nine, I started to get dress, I had a twelve hour drive back to Ohio. I looked at Adam, sound asleep in bed. I didn't want to wake him, but hoped he'd wake before I had to leave, maybe even convince me to stay.
I didn't have to wait long, he woke up shortly after I did. He smiled as he propped himself up on the pillows. He said, "You know, I love that shirt, but you look better without clothes."
I rolled my eyes. I knew he was going to say something like that.I smiled and replied, "I know. I have to go back to Ohio today."
"You don't sound happy."
I thought for a moment. I knew what I wanted to say, but worried I would come off too strong. After all, I wasn't positive that this weekend was supposed to amount to anything more than just that, the weekend. I weighed my options, and decided just to say it since I had nothing to lose, "What happens to us, Adam? I go back to Ohio, and we share a phone call and drift apart and forget the other exist?"
Adam got out of bed. I couldn't help but wonder what he was about to do. He walked over to me, pulled me close, and said, "Just stay. I have a cabin a few miles away. It's large enough for us, and even a family one day." He got on one knee, took my hands and continued, "I know we just met, but I just have a feeling. I can't lose you, Ellie, please do me favor, marry me. It would make me the happiest man in the world if you'd be my wife, and I would work and do my best to make sure you felt like you were the luckiest girl alive."
That wasn't what I was expecting, then again, I doubt anyone would expect a marriage proposal after only thirty-six hours. I stood there, I felt as though I had been hit by a truck. I decided to speak from my heart, whatever was said, was said, no regrets.
"Adam," I paused, "I love you. I don't know what to say. Isn't it a little soon?"
"I'm not saying we are getting married tonight or trying to get you pregnant. But, I think we would both be happy if you just stayed."
I swallowed hard. I thought before I spoke, "What about all my stuff up in Ohio?"
"We can take my truck and my buddies trailer up this weekend and get the stuff. You said the hospital you work for is starting to lay people off due to budget cuts, I can hook you up with someone who can get you a job here, or you can just be a housewife, it's up to you. Please, I want you to stay."
"Adam, I don't even know what to say. I do truly want to stay, but what do I tell my family? My boss? I can't just move on a whim, I need at least two weeks in at my job and I need to ease my family into a move. They'd think I went insane if I told them after a weekend with a guy I decided to move, but then again I do just want to move."
"Flip a coin? Heads you stay, tails you leave and do the wrap up loose ends."
He grabbed a quarter off his dresser. I grabbed it from him and put it back. He looked at me confused. I put my hands around his neck, kissed his lips, and said, "No need. I made my choice, looks like my family and boss will just have to get over it.