Love with a twist
Abhi was standing behind me, gazing at me with a soft smile, his fingers lifting to count silently—one, two, three.
"Happy Birthday," he said.
I smiled so wide my cheeks hurt and, without hesitation, jumped into his arms. He laughed warmly, pulling out a bouquet of lilies from behind him.
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"I don't want to go down anytime soon, but someone will find us eventually," I mumbled, snuggling into him for warmth. It was a little cold, and my dress wasn't helping at all.
"That door will open when we want it to—it's locked," he said, kissing my knuckles and pulling me closer, covering us both with a blanket. I glanced around the beautifully lit decorations and hesitated before speaking.