Outside, the rain continued to fall, casting a shimmering veil of raindrops over the flowers and trees in the yard.

Raphael was embraced from behind.

Elissa wrapped her arms around Raphael and whispered, “Raphael, even if you went bankrupt, I kind of think this life would still be good.

Warmth flooded Raphael’s heart, but after a moment’s thought, he cautioned her, “You might feel that way now, but when challenges arise, your perspective might change.

Elissa hugged him tighter and told him she had some savings.

She knew Raphael was proud and wouldn’t accept financial help from her or her family.

He would work hard to support her and their child.

So, there they were: one washing dishes, the other talking softly from behind.

Raphael spent thirty minutes washing a handful of dishes.

slept

Raphael prepared

he tended to

up, she found

the pillow had cooled, the warmth of the blanket remained,

them engage in

Elissa noticed him closing his eyes but still

against his shoulder, she listened to the rain in tranquil silence, feeling a profound sense of peace, until she fell

performed her morning ablutions, tidied the bedroom, and then

her surprise, her parents awaited her

with mixed emotions, Yousef’s anger palpable as his

down the staircase,

as she addressed Elissa,

“Intentions?”

Elissa queried softly.

intentions do you

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