"It's unique," she breathes. "So... beautiful."
I'm unable to reply. I'm captivated by the feeling she evokes in me. Suddenly, the swing abruptly stops its upward motion and swings in place.
Elina brushes her golden hair away from her face and points at the lever we were shown earlier. "Shall we go for it?"
"With you, I would dare anything," I reply softly, looking deeply into her eyes.
She understands what I'm trying to convey. I can see it in her expression, filled with so much love. And in the way she leans in to kiss me passionately. "Then let's do it," she murmurs without breaking the connection between our lips.
Her movement sets the swing in motion. I open my eyes and see her hand on the lever.
Here we go.
With a metallic click, the free fall begins.
Elina lets out an enthusiastic scream, and I can't help but join her. Embracing tightly, we rush toward the abyss, screaming our lungs out. Adrenaline floods my body, pushing aside all other concerns and doubts. There is only Elina and me. We surrender ourselves, knowing we will always catch each other.
Suddenly, I feel a strong jolt. The swing shoots upward, and my stomach churns.
"We're fliiiiiying!" Elina shouts, followed by an enthusiastic scream.
I join in, and as the swing steadily loses momentum on its way up and down, I hold her tightly.
With a satisfied sigh, she buries her face in my neck. "I don't need anything more in life."
My God, did she really say that? Did she just imply that she could be as happy here in Tyrol as in the city?
"The mountains are magical. Once you succumb to their allure, you never want to be without them again," I say to dispel any remaining doubts.
She kisses my neck with her feather-soft lips and moves toward my ear. "Absolutely magical," she whispers, reaching my temple.
This is it. The moment when everything turns for the better.
Though it's hard for me, I create some distance between us. "Move in with me," I ask her because nothing would be more beautiful than having her constantly by my side.
With a wide smile on her face, she nods. At first just a little, then more vigorously. She looks even happier than she already did.
"You're the most amazing person I've ever met." The words effortlessly leave my mouth. I'm filled with awe and affection for this extraordinary woman.
She caresses my cheek. "I love you," she whispers tenderly.
Those are just three words, but they unleash indescribable feelings within me. "And I love you," I reply.
I wish there was a better way to express what she means to me. I wish there was a way for her to lookinto my heart and see my affection for her. But all I can do is kiss her and hope she feels that my love for her reaches higher than the sky above us.
