With a resounding thud the door closes in his face. Startled Ben watches it for a second, unsure what to do. He takes a step away and despair washes over him. No this is not how it ends. He knocks on the door.

“Go Away.”

He frowns, and punches in the code to open it, and walks in. She is on the couch, her arms curled around her legs. “Get out Ben.”

He shakes his head. “That’s not going to happen Noelani. I love you to much too just walk away.” He knees before her, grasping her hand. “Marry me?”