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We're enjoying breakfast in the dining room when the doorbell rings. The servant admits whoever is at the door. The sound of footsteps walking up to the dining room is followed by a soft knock.
Aiden is the one waiting for us to notice his entrance. Seeing him makes me happy. Things have returned to normal, at long last.
"Oh wow! Wow, what an unexpected development this morning." I stand up to welcome him and take him to the dining room table.
"How are you two doing?" I wanted to come see you and spend some time with you guys," he says.
Olivia serves him pancakes, an omelet, and toast for breakfast. We carry on with our meal and conversation.
"So, tell us, how is your life?" Olivia probes. "All right? Is there any news?".
"No, not really. Simply working and devoting the vast majority of my time. These days, my schedule is jam-packed. That's why I haven't been able to meet up with you guys," he says over tea.
I join the conversation, bringing up our mutual friend, and Olivia does nothing but listen. Her frequent expression of joy upon our reunion is a clear indication of her state of mind.
Aiden promises to return soon but asks to depart after spending some time with us. His coming to see us was a huge relief. That our friendship has not changed because of Olivia and that we are once again the closest of friends is clear from this.
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Olivia and I like to take nighttime strolls at the park near my home. We feel refreshed when the cool air blows on our skin. The sun has gone back to sleep, and the sky is becoming darker as a result. As we go across the park, I take her hand and gently touch her palm with my thumb.
The grass has just been cut, so the air is nice and clean. There are a few other families and couples there as well.
Even though she's still strolling alongside me, holding my hand, Olivia adds, "I love you, sweetie. You know that, right? And I intend to devote the rest of my existence to you. Having you in my life has made things easier, and I cherish every moment that I get to spend with you. I like how we manage to keep our relationship going despite all the challenges we've faced." She then adds, "Isn't that incredible?"
"Yes, honey! Like you, I've been thinking that being with you has made me the happiest I've ever been and that I want to keep feeling that way forever." I tell her, "When I think of our future together, it always makes me happy."
She halts in her tracks, turns to face me, and inquires, "So, what are your plans?"
"Honestly, I'm wondering."
"To begin with, it's crucial that we continue to encourage and uplift one another in our professional endeavors. I also arranged for us to take a trip overseas, where we can both unwind for a while," I tell her.
Her face lights up with joy as she says, "You know I have exactly the same plans. I want you: I'd love to have a relaxing vacation with you and devote some time to developing my art gallery. I don't want time to dull my zeal. I want to improve and grow my gallery soon."
"Sure, why not? We can make it happen. You'll be glad to hear that I have some ideas for your gallery and am considering making an investment there. Both a coffee shop and a bookstore offer a degree of separation while yet being in the same general vicinity. In this approach, not only will your gallery be boosted, but your business will benefit, as well. I even have some potential sites picked out," I confess my scheme.
As she squeezes my shoulders, she whispers, "You know? Thank goodness I found you. I appreciate all you've done to help me realize my goals. It's great to have a friend and ally like you."
"Don't fret, honey! We've planned our future together, and we're staying together for good."
She won't stop embracing me, her head resting on my chest. When I have her in my arms and I don't let go, I'm very sure she can hear my heart beating. The air is thick with the fragrance of flowers and the sweetness of our love.
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Olivia
Lastevening,weexpressedour devotion to each other, and I feel our pull for each other. Planning a future is fun with Ethan: He cares for what I want and how I like it. He's never treated me separately, which makes me even more satisfied in terms of our relationship.
A supportive partner like Ethan is truly a blessing, and my heart feels to be at peace now after having him so close to me and the promises we made yesterday.
I wake up with these thoughts, finding Ethan nowhere in the room. He never leaves without letting me know, and he didn’t mention if he has any plans for today. It makes me curious where he went. Though I tried his phone number, no one answered. My heart skips a beat for once. I hope he's not in any trouble.
My phone rings, and I find my friend Phebe on the other side.
“Hello, Olivia! I hope you are up for a small meetup. We all can hang out for a while. All the girls are asking for it”, she says.
I know I have work to do at the gallery, but I still agree with it. It's been a long since I last went out with my friends anywhere, so now I want some chilling time with them. I met Phebe, Jenna, Rachel, and Emilia in the art gallery. They started visiting more often, so I got to hang out with them.
