The soft colors of the sunset were already in the clear sky, as James made his way back to Slide Mountain. He had started missing Olivia, long before he arrived in Brooklyn and he was eager to see her again. Still, a hug and a short kiss were simply not enough for him. The image of the sun going down gave him an idea, as he gazed out into the horizon. Recalling how much she loved to watch the sunset, he would not let this chance go to waste.

Olivia welcomed him outside his cabin, with open arms and a broad smile on her face. He returned the smile, but did not take her into his embrace.

“Walk with me,” he said, taking her by the hand.

“Okay,” She slowly spoke, her tone low and hesitant. “How was your day?”

“Tons of traffic, yelling, I almost got into a fight with a cab driver, but alright. My parents are doing fine. They tend to be quite nasty to one another sometimes, but I’m used to that.” James laughed, in an attempt to mask his tension. “What about you?”

“I had tea with Helen.” Olivia replied, as they entered his backyard. “We could have stayed inside, you know. We could watch the sunset through the window. It’s a lot warmer.”

“Maybe,” He uttered, his heart pounding in his chest. “But this is ideal for what I have in mind. Olivia Ralston…” He raised his tone, going down on one knee, as he pulled a small, red box out of his pocket. “Will you marry me?”

Olivia gasped in shock, covering her mouth with both hands, as she gazed down at the green, emerald ring. Her gaze shot up to meet his and then, she looked down into the box, as James waited for her answer with bated breath. Sliding her hands down her face, she returned her gaze to his eyes, just before a huge smile spread across her beautiful face.

“Yes,” she whispered, nodding at the same time. The single word that came out of her mouth made his heart leap with joy. James’ eyes glimmered with bliss, as he gently took her hand. He put the ring on her finger and looked up at her, rising from the ground. Olivia was short of breath; tears had welled up in her eyes, as her lips quivered.

“You make me happier than I ever thought I could be.” He spoke in a soft voice, gazing deep into her eyes. “I love you, Olivia.”

“God, I love you so much.” She whispered, as he wrapped his arms around her back. He picked her body up, lifting her off her feet as she circled her arms around his neck. His lips crushed against hers, as he spun her around, losing himself in the blissful moment. A single tear streamed down her cheek, her passionate kiss making his heart flutter, as he held her tightly in his arms. She had just given him the world. No words could describe the sheer joy that he felt in his heart. Her happy tears soaked his skin, sending more waves of happiness through his body.

Never in his wildest dreams could James Farrell have imagined what would follow, after he had met Olivia. A rescue operation turned into a romantic night, full of music. The kiss they sealed it with took his breath away, but, in his mind, a potential relationship could only bring him harm. However, when the two of them ran into each other in her workplace, he could not resist her. Stunned by her looks and enthralled by the strength of her character, James fell hopelessly in love with her. Feeling betrayed by her, James pushed Olivia out of his life. However, despite all of the hardships and emotional trauma caused by outside people and circumstances, they were able to rise above and come back together in a love even stronger than before.

James loved the mountains. Their majesty gripped his mind and inspired him. Yet, he did not need them anymore. He had found himself another source of inspiration, one that loved him more than anything in this world: His Olivia…