I stretched in my seat as the Captain announced our initial descent. The flight attendants were waking everyone up. A general buzz of excitement began to build in the cabin. I leaned over him and looked out the window, giggling softly as I caught sight of the islands.

"That's a nice sound to wake up to" he said, brushing my hair out of my face and cupping my cheek gently. "What's funny?"

"Remember-I told you- some guys take their assistants to Maui- it's not unheard of."

I expected playful banter in return.

"Donnatella,"his thumb brushed my check and his eyes bore into mine, "I did not bring my assistant to Maui. . . . I don't need 3 weeks and 5 days. I know what I want from this relationship. I love you. Marry me."

"Okay." What more was there to say?