Days passed, and Mia found herself more and more settled in her decision. She and Ethan continued to grow closer, and the bond they had felt over the years only deepened.
One Saturday morning, they were sitting together at their favorite café, enjoying a quiet breakfast. The sun was shining through the windows, casting a warm glow over everything. Ethan was sipping his coffee, his
eyes on her with a gentle smile.
"I've been thinking," Ethan said, setting his cup down. "What would you say to a weekend getaway? A little trip, just the two of us. Somewhere quiet, peaceful. Just us and no distractions."
Mia's heart warmed at the idea. They hadn't really had the chance to escape, to get away from everything. It sounded like exactly what they needed. Some time alone in each other' s company to leave the past behind and build a strong bond among them stronger.
"I'd love that," Mia said, her smile matching his. A warm smile that reached her eyes and making her look more alluring to Ethan. "Where did you have in mind?"
Ethan leaned back in his chair, his eyes twinkling with excitement. "How about the coast? A little cottage by the sea. We can walk along the beach, spend some time together, just the two of us. No stress, no past."
Her heart skipped a beat at the thought of the ocean, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, and the quiet intimacy of being alone with him.
"Perfect," Mia said, her voice filled with anticipation. "I think that's exactly what we need." Ethan reached out and took her hand, his thumb brushing gently over her knuckles. "I'm so glad you're here, Mia. You don't know how much it means to me that we're doing this together. Thank you for giving me the chance to be with you."
She squeezed his hand in return, feeling the warmth of his love radiating through her. "Me too, Ethan. I'm so grateful for you."
And for the first time in what felt like forever, Mia truly felt like she was home—right where she was meant to be. Every corner of the room held a whisper of something she had missed: comfort, belonging, peace. It wasn't just the place, but the feeling—the quiet certainty that she no longer needed to search for where she fit. Here, in this moment, surrounded by quiet joys and steady love, she had found the piece of herself she hadn't even known was missing.
Ethan was happy to think that she was making space in her world for him, and he was doing the same. His heart fluttered with a quiet anticipation, that familiar warmth blooming in his chest at the thought of seeing her again. Even something as ordinary as setting a time felt special, like a soft reminder that they were building something real, piece by piece, soon he will make her realize that she made a correct decision by choosing him. he would never let her down.