The scent of garlic and herbs wafted through the air as I stood in the kitchen, a flurry of activity around me. The soft glow of candlelight danced across the polished table set for two, casting flickering shadows that added a warm touch to the evening's atmosphere. I was a bundle of nerves, but there was an undeniable thrill that came with the anticipation of this moment. This was more than just dinner. It was a life-changing evening. Tonight, I would propose to Theo.
The kitchen was my sanctuary, and as I stirred the simmering sauce, I reflected on how far we had come together. Theo had been my anchor in a sea of chaos, his steady presence providing me with the strength I desperately needed. I wanted to show him how much he meant to me, to solidify the bond we had forged amid the trials
