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

dawn, Raphael prepared breakfast for

tended

Elissa woke up, she found Raphael absent from

warmth of the blanket

them engage in lengthy

but still murmuring responses to

tranquil

morning

her parents awaited her

with mixed emotions, Yousef’s anger palpable as his

halted midway down the

her tone soft as she addressed Elissa, “We’ve come to inquire about

“Intentions?”

Elissa queried softly.

you think

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