Chapter 84

As the stars ignited up above and the evening deepened, they found themselves lounging by the pool, glasses of their favorite drinks in hand. The warm glow of the pool lights added a touch of magic to the atmosphere.

D'Andre, looking pensive, spoke first. "You know, I always hoped for the day when Maiari would come back into my life. I waited for her, even when I knew it might never happen."

Maiari nodded, her eyes filled with emotion. "I came back for closure, to make peace with our past, but I never expected to fall in love with you all over again, so fast."

Jasmine chimed in, her gaze fixed on Marissa, "Love is such a complicated thing. It has the power to change us, to heal us, and sometimes, to surprise us."

Marissa added, "It's like a force of nature, unstoppable and unpredictable. But when you find the right person, all those uncertainties just seem worth it."

Their conversation drifted into the warm night, sharing stories and experiences of love, reaffirming the bonds of frien