Second chance

nd their love had only grown stronger. They had faced many c

ulling out his phone and playing "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics fill

g, his eyes locked on Grace's. "Darling,

a girl, beaut

you were someon

when we fell in love,

give you up

kiss me slow, your

eyes, you're

in the dark with y

ss while listening

oked a mess, I whisp

"Darling, you lo

lling out a small box. "Grace, from the moment I me

r face, Grace nodded eagerly.

n attendance. Grace's grandmother, though frail and sick, beamed with pride as

zy little cottage by the lake. They spent their days exploring the cou

for them, feeding them, and nursing them back to health. Though

oetry, pottery, and all things clay. She spent hours craft

joy in the simple things. They spent their evenings cud

rld that often seemed dark and uncertain. And as they drifted off to sleep,

ed challenges, of course, but their love remained strong. They knew

go to work, there was a knock at the door

smiling at Jason and Grace. "I ho

e said, getting up to hug h

inkling with warmth. "I've been thinking a lot about

a curious glance. "What is

two this little cottage. You know, your

e. "Grandma don't say that you

t anymore. I'm too old to take care of it, and I want to mak

tears. "Grandma, thank you so m

, thank you, Mrs. Hannah. We'll

ness. "I know you will, dear. You two are meant t

y both knew that their future was bright a

ised version

ment. Without a word, Jason swept Grace into his arms, his lips crashing down on hers in a passiona

and sending shivers down her spine. Grace's hands were just as busy, explor

breathless and gasping for air. Jason lifted Grace, carrying her

eathing, their moans of pleasure, and the creaking of the old bed. Afterward, they lay in each other's arms, feeling happy and content. They knew that this was just the beginning of the