Chapter 26: A Time for Reflection.

A cool ocean breeze flowed through the night air as Olivia and Liam spent the evening seated on their balcony with a shared blanket while the distant ocean smells enveloped them.

The untouched wine bottle lay between them as their eyes followed the stars in the night sky which served as an unspoken observer to their relationship.

Each passing year brought fresh vitality to their love relationship which began ages ago when they first met.

Tonight, though, was different. Tonight they chose to stand still instead of pursuing the future nor escaping their past. They paused to breathe while standing motionless so they could appreciate the path they had traveled along.

Her delicate fingers ran across her glass while she slowly spoke to end the quiet. You will always hold the first memory of dancing with me under the falling rain.