Romans & histoires We're Simply Meant To Be

That being human—flawed, compromised, trying—is enough. Has to be enough. Will be enough. Together. Always together.

“I gave you my word. I do not go back on my word.” As our meal drew to a close, I couldn't help but smile at him, my heart warmed by the genuine connection we were building. The complexities of our personalities and the challenges we faced only seemed to deepen our bond. I leaned in to place a gentle kiss on his lips, a silent affirmation of my gratitude for his understanding and patience.

"Then let's do it. Let's be one forever." .....

We are here. Together. Whatever that means. Whatever it costs.

By making us more completely the people we already were. I think that might be the whole point of everything.

We lived simply, not because we had no means to live otherwise, but because we had learned that luxury without purpose is empty. We found joy in the ordinary things: sharing a meal after a long day, talking over tea, working together in the garden, walking through the streets of the city we loved. We valued each other’s company more than any fine possession. We did not try to impress anyone. We were free to be exactly who we were.

Everything we'd built together. Our future. Starting now. Beginning with this moment of peace and love and anticipation. Together. Forever. **To be continued **

Thinking about the life we were building. The real one. The one without contracts or timelines or fear. Just love. Just us. Just beginning.

It means staying present when they’re not. And tonight, we did.

To think about nothing in particular. To simply be here. To have arrived.