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.

night, they slept very

dawn, Raphael prepared breakfast for

tended to

up, she found Raphael absent

cooled, the warmth of the blanket

previous night witnessed them engage in

but still murmuring responses to her, she

rain in tranquil silence, feeling a profound sense of peace,

morning ablutions, tidied the bedroom, and then descended the

her

with mixed emotions, Yousef’s anger palpable as his gaze bore into

midway down the staircase, hesitating to

silence, her tone soft as she addressed Elissa,

“Intentions?”

Elissa queried softly.

intentions do you think I should

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