As evening fell, Maria slowly woke up.

A soft, muted glow filled the room, and for a moment, she felt a bit disoriented. Just then, she noticed an added weight on her. Looking down, she saw Sidney's arm draped over her. Turning her head, she found him still asleep, his breathing calm and steady, his body pressed close to hers.

In the dim light, Maria quietly watched him for a while, a soft smile gradually forming on her lips. She thought, perhaps her decision had been the right one after all. Marriage wasn't so bad. She didn't move, just lay there watching him for a few more moments. Though she couldn't fall back asleep, she didn't want to wake him either.

As dusk settled in and the room darkened, Sidney began to stir. He turned over, but his arm remained around her.

"Are you awake?" Maria asked.

"Yeah," Sidney responded softly, leaning in to kiss her cheek. "Hungry?"

Maria replied, "A little. We've got dinner plans tonight. We can head straight there."

Sidney nodded. "Alright."

freshened up, and changed

one of Maria's favorites. When the two of them arrived, Tiana was already

his hand in a

greeted Sidney with a warm smile

returned the gesture

all, the matter was settled-Maria was now his

food restrictions?" Tiana asked, despite knowing Maria's preferences.

good with anything," Sidney replied with

that makes things easier," Tiana said, flashing a grin before calling the waiter over to place their

you before, but I never realized you were so capable-managing to win Maria over!

a

allow it," Maria replied with a

friends, she felt more relaxed and

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