Shadows of my past

t, and Philip thought he could take the aff

d, Philip turns to Andrea with a mischievous grin. "I have a s

ing at her straight in the eye. " I still couldn't believe that I could fall in love so

"What is it?" she asks, her

s. Philip still thinking of what to say to Andrea and how to say it. H

ith half-finished canvases and paint-splattered easels. "I've been wanting to ta

she exclaims, already envisioning the creativ

that he's never felt this level of comfort and connection with anyone be

begins to brainstorm ideas about her love for art, music, and nature. A few momen

had stumbled upon during a business trip. The garden is filled with Andrea's fav

oks a musician to play Andrea's favorite song, and he arranges

ent, telling her that they're going on a surprise picnic. Andrea i

. The flowers are in bloom, and the musician is playing a melodious so

e can't help but feel a sense of wonder and magic. "The flowers are so co

she looks around, she starts to notice the little details th

re is happening. She looks up at Philip, and their eyes meet. She

on, Philip?"

g at the corners. "Just wait," h

t imagine what Philip has planned. She feels like she's

eautiful, antique-style bench awaits. The musician's

p says, his voice filled with emotion. "Your sparkling eyes, your bright smile,

r thought possible. You make me feel the good parts of love and you make m

ars as Philip drops to one knee,

e?" Philip asks, his voic

gerly. "Yes, yes, a million times yes!" she excl

and they share a tender, passionate kiss as