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342. Married
The sun filtered softly through gauzy curtains, casting golden streaks across the sheets where Isadora lay, one arm draped over Brandt’s chest. The quiet hum of the ceiling fan and the gentle crash of ocean waves outside their beachfront villa in Tulum, Mexico, created a calm rhythm —like the world itself had stilled in honor of them.She stirred first, her hand brushing against his. Her wedding ring glinted faintly in the light, a simple yet elegant gold band that felt both foreign and deeply right. She couldn’t stop staring at it.Brandt was still asleep beside her, his breathing steady, his lips parted just slightly. Isadora studied him for a long moment. He looked so peaceful, so unguarded— like the boyish charm he carried had fully bloomed into the man who’d just become her husband. Her husband.She let out a quiet laugh at the thought, pressing her forehead against his shoulder. “We really did it,” she whispered, more to herself than him.Brandt blinked open an eye as he stretch
341. A Winter Wedding
The snow had begun to fall gently by dawn.Outside the chapel, the world was hushed under a fresh blanket of white. Icicles caught the soft morning light like crystals, and the evergreens around the property were dusted with frost. Inside, warmth radiated from the golden chandeliers and the rows of flickering candles that lined the aisle.Isadora stood before a tall mirror in one of the side rooms, her hands trembling slightly as she adjusted the sleeves of her ivory lace gown. It was simple, elegant —fitted at the waist and flowing gently over her small baby bump. Her hair was swept up, a few soft strands framing her face, and a pale gold pin— the only thing she had to remember her mother— held the veil in place.Ivy stepped into the room quietly, holding a small bouquet of white peonies and eucalyptus. She took one look at her and stopped. “You’re… breathtaking.”Isadora turned to her slowly, her eyes misty. “Is this really happening?”“It is,” Ivy said gently, stepping forward. “It
340. Wedding Plans
The house was a swirl of excitement and movement. Swatches of silk and lace covered the long dining table, where Ivy and Van had cleared space specifically for wedding planning. Isadora stood near the window, sunlight casting a warm glow over her growing bump as she examined a pale rose- colored fabric with an appraising eye.Brandt was in the kitchen with Van, laughing as they tried— unsuccessfully —to make espresso with a machine Van had never used in his life. The quiet hum of domestic joy pulsed through the house, and for a moment, Isadora let herself lean into it.“I can’t believe this is happening,” she said softly.Ivy looked up from a bridal magazine and smiled. “I can. You deserve every bit of it.”Isadora turned to face her. “That’s the thing… I’m not sure I do.”Ivy set the magazine down gently. “Come with me,” she said, motioning toward the back garden.They slipped outside, leaving the laughter and bustle behind. The afternoon breeze was cool and fragrant, carrying the s
339. Back Home
The wheels touched down on the tarmac with a soft jolt, and Isadora let out a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding. The familiar scent of America wafted into the plane cabin the moment the doors opened —less of a smell and more of a feeling, really. Of home.She looked over at Brandt, who grinned at her with his usual calmness. His hand found hers easily, fingers curling around her own, now adorned with a delicate diamond ring. Her stomach fluttered —not from nerves this time, but from the little life she carried within her. Still so small. Still so quiet. But so real.Van and Ivy were waiting at the airport, standing just outside the arrival gate, bundled in winter coats and practically bouncing on their feet. When Ivy spotted them, she squealed and ran toward Isadora with open arms.“Oh my God, you’re glowing!” Ivy gushed, hugging her tight.Van gave Brandt a one armed hug and clapped him on the back, then pulled Isadora into his arms too. “We missed you two,” he said warmly
338. The Proposal
The snow crunched beneath their boots as they walked back to their apartment, the world muffled and white. The pregnancy news lingered between them like a glowing ember, warming the cold air. Isadora clutched Brandt’s arm, still silent, still processing.Three months.She hadn’t planned for this. Not now. Not ever, really.And yet— somehow, it didn’t feel like a mistake. If felt like something she had been waiting for. When they reached the apartment, Brandt held the door open for her like he always did, and she stepped into the warmth of their shared space. He helped her out of her coat, careful and gentle, like she might break. She laughed softly.“Don’t start treating me like I’m made of glass,” she warned playfully.He grinned. “You’re not made of glass. You’re steel wrapped in silk. But you’re carrying our future now. Forgive me for being a little extra.”They moved to the kitchen. Isadora leaned against the counter while Brandt made her tea —he knew the one she liked when she w
337. The Greatest Surprise
It was late afternoon in Havana, and the warm golden light filtered lazily through the balcony curtains of their rented seaside apartment.They had spent two months in the hotel and the couple decided it was high time to get their own space, since it was obvious that they had no intention of leaving Cuba anytime soon. Isadora sat barefoot on the cool tiles, her sketchbook open on her lap. The faint scent of mangoes from the market still lingered in the air. She was sketching Brandt as he read on the couch, one leg stretched out, the other tucked under him in that relaxed, boyish way of his.She didn’t realize she’d been staring at him so long until he looked up.“What’s that look for?” he asked, voice light, though his eyes were curious.Isadora hesitated, then closed her book slowly. “You look like someone I might never have met if life had gone the way I planned.”He smiled. “Do you regret that?”“No,” she said, quietly. “Not anymore.”They talked for a while— about her past, about
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