I was still lost in my memories when the music suddenly changed.Trey jumped up, eyes lighting up. “He’s here!”I looked up and there he was.Nicholas, dressed in a crisp suit, holding a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, walking slowly toward us.The music swelled dramatically, drawing everyone’s attention to him, revealing that he was, in fact, the true centerpiece of tonight’s gathering.The decorative lights along the path lit up one after another, casting a warm glow around him, making him look even taller, sharper, more striking.Someone started clapping, and soon the entire crowd joined in.Nicholas walked steadily up to Sharon, who had clearly not been told what was about to happen. She looked completely stunned and delighted.“You’re back?” she asked, caught between surprise and joy.Nicholas handed her the bouquet with both hands.Maybe because he’d never given a woman flowers before, his movements were stiff, awkward.His cheeks flushed red. “These… these are for you.”Rea
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