A cool ocean breeze flowed through the night air as Olivia and Liam spent the evening seated on their balcony with a shared blanket while the distant ocean smells enveloped them. The untouched wine bottle lay between them as their eyes followed the stars in the night sky which served as an unspoken observer to their relationship.
Each passing year brought fresh vitality to their love relationship which began ages ago when they first met. Tonight, though, was different. Tonight they chose to stand still instead of pursuing the future or escaping their past. They paused to breathe while standing motionless so they could appreciate the path they had traveled along.
Her delicate fingers ran across her glass while she slowly spoke to end the quiet. You will always hold the first memory of dancing with me under the falling rain.
A charming laugh from Liam caused him to draw nearer as he lifted his grip around her while keeping her close. "Of course. You dragged me outdoors as if you were crazy when the thunder roared while you were standing barefoot. You seemed completely insane at that moment to me.
"And yet, you followed." She directed her eyes toward him as her gaze emitted a light-hearted shine.
"Always." The tone of his voice remained low while he expressed certainty in his words.
Their love contained numerous easy yet profound memories which embedded themselves in the connection between them. Liam often kissed her forehead each morning as he headed out to work and Olivia's eyes shone whenever she shared her dreams with him. Both shared endless secret whispers through the night's darkness under the bed covers.
The couple faced obstacles which proved more difficult than they could have foreseen. All three became unyielding barriers that should have destroyed their relationship. Their partnership reached beyond force but somewhere deep inside each of them was a choice they kept renewing.
Liam embraced her temple with a light kiss while he said "We've shared so much together." And yet, here we are."
After a deep breath, Olivia placed herself closer to him. According to me, love consists of this moment Liam. Love extends beyond exciting passionate moments to mean picking one another through all types of challenging situations. Especially when things get hard.
His ponderous hand brought her face toward him while he caressed her facial features with tender brushstrokes. Then I'll keep choosing you. Every single day."
At that instant, she realized the deepest treasure in life existed within their shared relationship of love.
The pair passed the evening chatting about their shared experiences while sharing happiness by discussing what their lives would become in the future. Their love relationship deepened steadily throughout each moment they spent together as they recalled memories and confirmed their promises.
They were not perfect. The road between them led through hardships while leaving numerous marks of pain. By resting beneath the stars while holding hands their hearts felt an understanding that love is not necessarily perfect. Walking side by side formed the essence of their relationship because they chose to stay together regardless of difficulties or uncertainties or triumphs.
Their shared future brought certainty about their enduring love because they believed their love would weather anything ahead and embrace everything life offered them.