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 very well,

Raphael prepared breakfast for

tended

woke up, she found

the blanket remained, a gentle

them engage

but still murmuring responses to her,

shoulder, she listened to the rain in tranquil silence, feeling a profound sense

her morning ablutions, tidied the

surprise, her parents awaited

anger palpable as

the staircase, hesitating

as she addressed Elissa,

“Intentions?”

Elissa queried softly.

do you think I should have

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