chapter 1

Laughter filled the air as Raymond and Maria walked into the cozy living room, hand in hand. The warm glow of the setting sun cast a romantic ambiance, perfect for a relaxing evening together.

"Babe, today was fun," Maria said, her bright smile infectious.

"Really?" Raymond asked, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I thought you were frowning not quite long ago."

Maria playfully rolled her eyes. "Come on, babe, I don't like the way girls were looking at you. I told you to wear something else."

Raymond chuckled, his deep voice sending shivers down Maria's spine. "But you're the one who picked out this outfit for me."

Maria's frown deepened, her eyes teasingly narrowed. "Come on, babe, but you know I have exquisite taste."

Raymond laughed, pulling Maria close. "I know, my love. And I trust your judgment completely."

Maria's cheeks flushed, her heart skipping a beat at the tender endearment. "Anyways, when next we're going out, we'll go somewhere quiet where girls won't see you," Maria said, her voice laced with mock possessiveness.

Raymond's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "Is someone jealous?" he teased.

Maria's laughter was music to Raymond's ears. "I'm every boy's dream," she said, her confidence and sass making Raymond's heart swell with love.

As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, the world around them melted away. It was just the two of them, lost in their own little bubble of love and happiness.

Raymond's eyes locked onto Maria's, his gaze burning with adoration. "You're not just every boy's dream, Maria," he whispered, his voice husky with emotion. "You're my dream. My everything."

Maria's heart fluttered, her soul soaring at Raymond's heartfelt words. She knew in that moment that she was exactly where she was meant to be – in Raymond's arms, surrounded by his love.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the room, Raymond and Maria shared a tender kiss, their love shining brighter than any star in the night sky.

In that magical moment, nothing else mattered. Only the love they shared, the love that made their hearts beat as one.

As they pulled away from the kiss, Maria's eyes sparkled with happiness. "I love you, Raymond," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Raymond's face lit up with a radiant smile. "I love you too, Maria," he replied, his voice filled with emotion.

The room was filled with a comfortable silence, the only sound being the soft hum of the air conditioner. Maria and Raymond stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, savoring the moment.

After a while, Maria spoke up, her voice breaking the silence. "Babe, I'm hungry," she said, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Raymond chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "What do you want to eat?" he asked, his voice filled with amusement.

Maria thought for a moment before responding. "I want pasta and boiled egg with cold freshly made orange juice," she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Raymond laughed, his deep voice sending shivers down Maria's spine. "Anything for my baby," he said, his voice filled with love.

With that, Raymond headed to the kitchen to prepare Maria's meal. Maria sat down on the couch, watching as Raymond expertly cooked her meal.

As the aroma of cooked pasta filled the air, Maria's stomach growled with anticipation. She couldn't wait to dig in.

A few minutes later, Raymond walked into the living room, a tray laden with Maria's meal in his hands. "Here you go, my love," he said, his eyes sparkling with love.

Maria's eyes widened as she took in the spread before her. "Wow, babe, this looks amazing," she said, her voice filled with excitement.

Raymond smiled, his face lighting up with pride. "I'm glad you like it," he said, his voice filled with satisfaction.

As Maria dug in, her eyes closed in rapture. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the boiled egg was delicious. The cold freshly made orange juice was the perfect accompaniment to the meal.

Maria opened her eyes, a look of delight on her face. "Babe, this is amazing," she said, her voice filled with enthusiasm.

Raymond smiled, his eyes sparkling with happiness. "I'm glad you're enjoying it," he said, his voice filled with love.

As they sat there, enjoying Maria's meal, the atmosphere was filled with love and contentment. It was moments like these that Maria cherished, moments that made her feel grateful for the love they shared.

As they finished up, Raymond suggested they watch a movie together. Maria agreed, and they spent the rest of the evening cuddled up on the couch, watching a romantic comedy.

As the night drew to a close, Maria snuggled closer to Raymond, feeling grateful for the love they shared. She knew that their relationship wasn't perfect, but she was willing to work through the ups and downs with Raymond by her side.

As they drifted off to sleep, wrapped in each other's arms, Maria knew that she had found her soulmate in Raymond. And she was determined to make their relationship last, no matter what challenges lay ahead.

The next morning, Maria woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, no work since it was weekend. She stretched, feeling the softness of the bed beneath her.

As she sat up, she noticed Raymond was already up, making breakfast in the kitchen. The aroma of cooked bacon and eggs filled the air, making Maria's stomach growl with anticipation.

"Good morning, babe," Raymond said, as Maria walked into the kitchen.

Maria smiled, feeling happy to see Raymond. "Good morning," she replied, her voice filled with enthusiasm.

As they sat down to eat, Maria couldn't help but feel grateful for the love they shared. She was excited to see what the future held for them.

As they finished up breakfast, Raymond suggested they go for a walk in the park. Maria agreed, and they spent the rest of the morning strolling hand in hand, enjoying the beautiful scenery around them.

As they walked, Maria couldn't help but feel happy. She was grateful for the love they shared, and she was excited to see what the future held for them.