Love is Beautiful

eading across her face. "Hey, sis! Can I borro

. "Lily, I gave you money last

ling with innocence. "I don't

re it had a great adventure. But seriously, Lil, you ne

e hint of a smile. "Fine, fine. Bu

ted. "Okay, okay. But just this once.

er arms around Maya. "Tha

how much she loved her family. They might drive her crazy sometimes, bu

e back that my 250 from the s

... I know I owe you a lot, and I pro

n, Lil! You're always borrowing money from me, and I'

t I really need a new phone case, and I promi

wing until you pay me back what you

I at least do extra chores to

ou're getting off easy... I'll make sure the chores

Bring it on! I'

atching dishes that's

st into the room, looking frazzled. "Maya, can I borrow som

sking me for money! Can't you see I'm trying

overrated. Besides, I'll p

uck with that, Maya! He's got

ne, Alex, but this is the last time. And you're goin

d, "Deal! T

whispered to Maya, "You know we'

ow, but it's worth i

clever di

ad of asking me for money, you both always say 'I'm bo

'Borrowing' sounds more temporary than 'can I ha

like we're taking advantage of you o

I guess it's nice to know you're thinking about the wording...

glance, and Maya knew she was in for m

T D

POINT

left me breathless. His casual attire couldn't hide

? Let's go to the hospital

ied, trying to sound cal

scuss the wedding plans with you. And maybe, just may

e myself. "Oh? And why would I need y

s down my spine. "Because, Maya, I have a feeling we could create someth

ing his usual charming self, or was there something more behi

"I don't think that's a good idea, Enest. We don't exactly see

mise? I'm trying to help. And I

ked with bossy clients before, and it never end

a hint of a smile on his face,

want to deal with that stress duri

But I'm not giving up yet. I'l

warning you, Enest. Don

wouldn't dream o

e a cup of coffee around

re he ,,, who do he think he is ,,who have him my address ,,oo

o seeing you tomorrow at the coffee shop. Don't be late." he said we can't mee

y the butterflies in her stomach.why am I missing him and why a

Enest was already there, sipping on a latte. He

ar calm, "So, what's this

he wedding planning process. I have some ide

lved in wedding planning? I did

rises, Maya. And I think we could

brow, intrigued

. Was he just being his usual charming self,

I've been to my fair share of weddings. And I have some

row, skeptical.

set ceremony on the beach, followed by a lavish reception at a luxurious villa.

that sounds... amazing. But do you thi

ey love it. Trust me, Maya, I have a vision for this

ine. Was I really considering letting him help plan the wedding