Ensnared Hearts

our objections, if any to why John and Karen should not be joi

smiled brightly and went closer to were her father and step mom stood, her beautiful silver gown flowing as she walked.

heir arms and holding them tightly on either side. She to

nt to thank you all for coming out here to celebrate with us today. However, I apologize f

s tightening as she braced herself for what was to come. Despite her efforts to appear steadf

Karen, her gaze intens

this isn't an objection but a

a wave of relief wash over her, her te

by a profound silence as if the collective breath of the crowd had been

nt together over the weeks has been brief, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for bringing joy, love and laughter back into my father's l

as she spoke, her eyes

e as a mother figure, even though I can never ful

pered, her voice muffled as she e

and hugged him tightly. "Thanks dad", she whisper

s filled with admiration and emotion. Thunderous applause, cheers and

groom you may now kiss your bride,

st, basking in the joy of the moment. She couldn't help but think that her sec

reception began and took a peaceful stroll along the beach

us, and I'm glad to see dad smiling again. Your joy

ing air fill her lungs. She slipped off her strapped low–heeled sandals, feeling t

Caleb said, his voice filled with admiration. "It caught

ith Caleb. He stood tall, his hand casually tucked behind his back, as the breeze

ease not do that?" Selene said

logized, raising his hands in a cal

surprise her with a spontaneous show of appreciation, somet

d in amusement "it really did.

oked at h

it? I mean, who would have thought we'd cross paths again so

s eyes sparklin

l tone. "Fate can be quiet persistent" she said with a hi

ned to leave, Caleb's hand closed

asked his tone firm and u

evening's cool breeze. Caleb's intense stare and firm grip on her

lled out, her voice carr

r enthusiasm accompanied by the energetic

the reception, maintaining a slight distance between them as they walked. As soon as Selene got

stem from the bouquet, accompanied by sincere wishes for good fortune and happiness in their love lives. The young women screamed joyful cheers and applause as they accepted the flowers,

e "uhmm..you know dressing up chess in fancy clothing won'

on his fury head. "Well, chess is my one true love!" Sh

orthy of you love?" Selene said

r-bulous' charm! You hold a very special pl

dy, but it is nice to hear i

ng her friend finally finding happiness, after years of struggling with the loss of her parents in a plane crash. Despite the challenges of partly growing up without them, Annie had been blessed with an amazing grandma and doting u

g with unanswered questions. Why was he so captivated by her? Their eyes met and for a fleeting moment, time stood still, the