I shook my head and said, "A message came in and I wanted to check it for you, but then you came back."
Celine nervously smiled, "It's probably just a New Year's greeting from a friend. You know, this time of year, messages flood in." I coldly nodded.
During dinner, Celine was distracted, frequently glancing at me. Only when she saw that my expression remained unchanged did her anxious look ease somewhat.
That night, Celine put on a delicate makeup look and changed into a tight-fitting dress with high heels. She quickly dragged me to the balcony.
She kept checking her phone, counting down the time and said, "Honey, let's count down together! Three! Two! One! Happy new year!"
A loud boom rang out through the night sky as dazzling fireworks lit up the entire city. The bright lights illuminated our faces and I felt dazed.
I remembered, the night I proposed to Celine, the fireworks were just as brilliant. At that time, I didn't have 999 red roses or a diamond ring as big as a pebble, only a 'ring' I'd fashioned from a soda cap.
I asked her, "I have nothing. Will you marry me?"
Celine's eyes brimmed with tears and without hesitation, she nodded, "I do! I'll only love you in my life!"