The weeks after William's suggestion about opening a business filled our lives with a new energy, a shared excitement as we discussed ideas, made plans, and explored possibilities. Each day brought us closer to creating something that was uniquely ours—a place that would reflect the warmth and love that had grown between us. Our coffee shop and art gallery would be a gathering space, a place where people could feel at home, just as we had found a home in this town.
We spent afternoons scouting properties, talking to local artisans and bakers, gathering ideas to bring our vision to life. Ava's excitement was boundless; every morning, she asked if we could visit "our shop" to check on things, even though we hadn't yet signed a lease. Her joy was contagious, and seeing her so engaged in something that was part of our future made the journey all the more meaningful.
