OLIVIA
The weekend had finally arrived, bringing with it the day I was set to join Austin for his parents' wedding anniversary celebration in his province. My bags were packed, my heart a mixture of excitement and nerves. I had been looking forward to this trip, a chance to step away from the familiar and embrace something new.
As the knock on my door echoed through the apartment, I hurried to answer it. There stood Austin, his handsome face adorned with a warm smile that sent a flutter through my chest. "Hey. Good morning, beautiful. Are you ready?" he greeted me, his eyes filled with genuine anticipation.
I chuckled at his choice of words, feeling a warmth spread through me. "You don't need to give me your sweet words, Austin! Whether you compliment me or not, I will go!" I replied pl
