Liam froze for a long time before falling to his knees, bowing again and again. He said that once he graduated, he would repay this kindness a thousand times over.
But my dad only helped him up and said with a meaningful tone, “I’m not asking for repayment. If fate brings you and Sierra together, just treat her right.”
Liam agreed. He raised his hand toward the majestic snow-capped mountains and swore he would never fail me in this lifetime.
From that day forward, we officially started dating.
And he didn’t disappoint my father. He got accepted into a top art academy, quickly gained fame with his paintings, and after graduation, became a faculty member at the school. For a time, he was the rising star everyone talked about.
Also, he didn’t disappoint me. After years of being together, his love for me never wavered.
On our wedding night, he tattooed the little doodle I once drew for him right over his heart.
He held my hand, letting me feel the beating beneath the ink, and said, “Sierra, remember this feeling. My heart will only ever beat for you.”