Elina, she was so beautiful and kind. When she met Dryan, Elina fell in love with him, his great features and everything about him captivated her heart. But the thought, "it can't be, he is my cousin and he should make the first move." Elina thought to herself as they walked through the beach.

One day when her mother returned home, she quickly ran to ask, "Hey, Mom, how is Dryan and everyone?"

"Oh, dear, you're so excited aren't you? Your uncles, aunts, and everyone are absolutely alright. They missed you and your siblings." Elina's mother, Karen said.

"Okay, Mom. How about Dryan?" Elina asked, smiling, a blush planting.

"Your cousin is absolutely alright, Elina, and he missed you so much." Karen said with a smile.

"Okay, Mom, I'm glad to hear that." Elina said, grinning.

"And Dryan got married too." Karen added.

"What?!" Elina was so shocked, felt like her world turned upside down.

"Your cousin's wife is so beautiful and kind and sweet." Karen praised.

Elina clutched her fist in anger, her eyes welled up in tears as she recalled her calls and meetings with Dryan.

"How is it possible, Mom?" She asked, her voice cracking with emotions.

"Yes, dear." Karen said. "His wife is so good and you'll even like her."

Elina nodded, hiding her pain and smiled. "I would like to see her once."

"That's good, Elina. You're cousin will come to pick you and your siblings up a day after tomorrow." Karen said, rejoicing.

Elina retired to her room and closed...