Chapter 13 - The Proposal

Year – 2033

INT. Gagan's Apartment

It's been 2 years since Gagan and Ananya started dating, Gagan who is now a more successful writer than ever before is sitting at his desk writing intensely, his apartment is beautifully organized and filled with books and famed pictures of him and Ananya, he gets a notification on his phone, he smiles seeing a message from Ananya

Ananya Gowda: Hey are you still on for tonight?

Gagan: (Types back quickly) Wouldn't miss it for the world

He leans back in his chair thinking back on the past two years, key moments of their relationship

Flash Back

Gagan and Ananya laughing together at a café Them supporting each other during their writing struggle Sharing quiet moments like reading together or strolling through the park

The End Of Flash Back

INT. Café – Night

Gagan is sitting at his and Ananya's favorite café, waiting for Ananya, he looks nervous hiding a small box in his pocket, Ananya arrives smiling

Ananya Gowda: I'm sorry I'm late! had to finish up something last minute

Gagan: No worries I'm just glad you're here.

They talk about their day, Ananya talking excitedly about her latest writing project, Gagan is distracted

Ananya Gowda: (Noticing his distraction) You seem a little off today is everything ok?

Gagan takes a deep breath his heart beating fast, he knows this is the moment

Gagan: Ananya there's something I've been wanting to ask you for a while now

Ananya Gowda: What is it?

Gagan: First come with me mam (blindfolding her)

He takes her to a garden location

EXT. Garden – Night

The sky is dark, with thousands of stars twinkling above, Ananya is led into the garden, surprised and curious, Gagan walks beside her, holding her hand, nervous but excited, she opens the blindfold

Ananya Gowda: (Looks around) Gagan, what is all of this? It's beautiful

She looks down shocked as Gagan is down on one knee, she realizes what's happening

Gagan: Ananya these past two years have been the happiest of my life, you've been there for me, supported me, and made me a better person. I can't imagine my life without you

Ananya Gowda: Gagan…

Gagan opens the box, revealing a beautiful engagement ring, he takes a deep breath

Gagan: The first time I saw you, the world stood still.

A moment of magic, a heart's gentle thrill.

In your eyes, I found my way,

A guiding light to brighten day.

A love so deep, it knows no end,

Two hearts as one, forever blend.

Mountains may rise, and rivers may bend,

But our love's journey will never end.

For the first time I saw you, I knew it was true

That my heart had been waiting for someone like you.

Ananya… will you marry me?

Ananya's eyes fill with tears of joy and she nods her head smiling

Ananya Gowda: Yes Gagan yes!

Gagan stands and slips the ring onto her finger and they both stand, hugging each other tightly

They walk off into the night, their future together is as bright as all the stars above them

The End Of Chapter 13…