A Day to Remember

“Do you remember when this photo was taken?” Lupe asked Horatio.

“Yes, I do.  It was taken on May 20, 2012.  I’ll always remember that date for two reasons.”

“What are the two reasons?”

“The first is I proposed to you and the second is you, who are normally loquacious, were at a loss of words.  I never thought I would see the day when you couldn’t speak.”

Lupe threw a cushion at him.  “Very funny!”

“Baby, it took at least five minutes before you finally said yes.”

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This was written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt Word loquacious.