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Elaine opened the door to her apartment and gasped in delight. The living room was bathed in the gentle glow of dozens of candles, and the rich aroma of her favorite Italian dishes wafted from the kitchen. Standing amid it all was her boyfriend, Tom, wearing a proud grin.
Alex guided his very pregnant wife, Maria, down onto the bed with utmost care. At seven months along, she was radiant to him, though she often felt self-conscious.
Sara giggled as Liam scooped her up bridal-style and carried her over the threshold of their honeymoon suite. The door barely clicked shut before he pressed her against it, capturing her lips in a hungry kiss. They were finally married, and the joy of it bubbled out of them in laughter between kisses.
I fidgeted with the hem of my dress at the airport arrivals gate, my stomach a swarm of butterflies. It had been six months since I’d last seen Mark in person.
Nina wiped away her tears as thunder rumbled outside. The argument with her husband David had left her heart aching. She stood by the window, arms wrapped around herself, watching the rain pelt the glass.