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WILLOW'S POV

Luciano's proposal to take our relationship to the next level echoes in my mind as we sit down discussing the prospect of heading to court that day to initiate and finalize the marriage processes. The air is charged with a mix of excitement and anticipation as we talked on about different things.

"Why don't you get prepared?" Luciano pecks my right cheek.

"Why? I'm prepared for work already."

"I'm not talking about that. Today's the day," he says, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Are you ready for this?"

I take a deep breath, feeling a blend of nervousness and joy.

"It's surreal, isn't it? From a contract to this. But it feels right. I'm ready, Luciano."

"I never imagined when we started this journey that it would lead us here. But every step felt natural, and now, taking this step together feels like the most natural thing in the world." He reaches across the table, his hand finding mine.

"We've come a long way, haven't we? And I wouldn't have it any other way."