The Engagement_2

During the modest but elegant engagement, the couple's comments seemed like a vow to one another and the friends and family members who supported them.

They have experienced a great deal lately. With their lives endangered and almost lost thanks' to the underground special forces who had battled for their life, they could now stand in front of the world to declare their love for one another.

They became boisterous that evening, filling the ballroom with toasts, dancing, and laughter.

The elite soldiers who had sheltered the family in their hour of greatest need were among the guests; their presence served as a subdued but potent reminder of the cost incurred to guarantee their safety.

The atmosphere in the ballroom was extraordinary. As the evening became livelier, the enjoyment became apparent.