Falling in love with my neighbour

ng nothing could stop it. The chance meetings turned into regular encounters, and each was marked by resounding

’s atrocity were the perfect match. A connection between the two became just that; not l

cas seemed to answer with the same openness and confidentially. They

moment they first met had been the beginning, and they seemed not to occupy places in which

o the fire back; the sun almost set hidden by the horizon, creatin

seriousness in his voice, her stomach churning u

Olivia… the reason I relocated to Willow Springs isn’t just because of the excellent

him to move on, but sh

an the whisper of the evening breeze. “There is a part of my past that I hav

sed through the myriad of implications. What does he have to hide fr

rself for any eventuality, knowing that the link they h

. She was so used to the relaxed banter, the way he would relax outside her door, and how his smile made her feel warm

is not who you are?” she inqui

en’t been entirely truthful with you, Olivia,” he murmured. “Th

by a whirlwind of possibilities. What might he be attempting to

ow dreadful this is,” he assured her warmly. “But I want you to know that I a

rness of his touch soothed her fears. She couldn’t blame him fo

, Lucas, whatever doubt you have, we will face it openly. I may have always disappoin

ange a silent commitment to see whatever came next to their end. They both knew then that love was solid

r strange, unexpected bond was as powerful as ever. And it soared throug

in an emotional whirlwind. On the one hand, she was unabl

being buried deep in her thoughts. Olivia wanted to see Lucas again and qu

oward each other with such strength that they simply rebuffed any obstacles on their way. Olivia actually wanted to be with him, s

e of a fragile ship attempting to survive the storm, a quiet bang sounded from the door. For a

is face drawn but his gaze stubborn. He did not say anything, taking h

begged for her to understand. She swallowed once but forced it down, pressing her lips into a

moments of direct eye contact. “I know that I’ve kept things from you. .

esires for redemption that had made him the man before her. Each word only had

own hand. We all have our darkness; you will not have

than ever before. They were one now, bonded by the fires of truth, trust, and radical and unconditional love. And when the uncertainty

. Every morning, they opened their eyes beside one another and not

the reassurance and encouragement they received from one other. They poured out their aspirations and aspirations, their anxiety and uncertai

love. Olivia and Lucas laughed and cried together

to one another. They understood that despite whatever challenge

ey knew the unexpected run-in had sprouted into something lovely. It turned into

vered a life partner and a companion – a lov

ks turned into months. Olivia and Lucas’s love for each othe

on they both shared for that became the foundation of their relationship, reminding them that there was still

e them. They talked laughed and even cried together; they talked of thei

ling stars overhead and the gentle sounds of wind rustling thr

hat kept on giving, no matter what it took, one small act of kindness at a time. As she gazed out at the stars and

to thrive forever in the memories of all who felt love’s touch. Arm

as just beginning as they looke

tinued to grow together. They shared so many more experiences, visited c

lessons their unexpected meeting afforded them. Their love was a flame, and they continued

. Place was always filled with laughter and joy, and love was found at every corner

the ups and downs of life, two human beings stood side by side. And no matter what had to be

es on their porch, they thought of the road they had traveled. Although th

start, that the story of their life still has a lot of chapters to go. Olivia and Lucas knew that charity sta

ly the first chapter of their tale, and they wanted to see the rest. With e