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“Only our entire wedding ceremony,” Layla teased, accepting the cup with thanks.
“Hey Jake,” Max said, nodding toward a tall, broad-shouldered man standing off to the side. “Do you know that guy over there? I’ve seen him around Popsville a couple of times, and he told me you two were high school friends.”
Jake squinted at the figure, recognition dawning on him. “Yeah, that’s Karl Anderson! I almost forgot he was coming. It’s been years since we last saw each other. He just got out of the marines.”
“Maybe you should introduce him to Bella,” Fiona suggested, eyeing their single friend who stood nearby, sipping her cocoa. “They might hit it off.”
“Good idea,” Jake agreed. He waved his marine friend over, clapping him on the shoulder as they reunited. “Man, it’s been too long. Let me introduce you to someone.”
After introducing his friend to the love of his life, he nodded to Bella. “I want you to meet Layla’s friend.”
“You’re not trying to set me up, are you?” Karl asked.
As Jake led his friend over to Bella, Layla couldn’t help but watch the scene unfold, a content smile playing on her lips. Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warmth of their love, she knew that this moment marked the beginning of a beautiful life together with Jake.
“Here’s to new beginnings,” she whispered to herself, raising her cup of cocoa in a silent toast. Underneath the twinkling Christmas lights, the laughter and joy of their friends filled the air, promising a future full of love, adventure, and endless possibilities.
