She sank into the couch near the balcony, exhausted from the long day, her thoughts adrift. The gentle night breeze teased her hair, carrying the scent of jasmine from the garden below.

Suddenly, the creak of the door opening pulled her from her reverie. She stood up as he walked in, his presence filling the room with a comforting warmth. He approached her and softly said, “Let’s sit.”

They sat beside each other. The world outside faded away as they found...