Fate

Serena looked for him everywhere in the house but to no avail. When she couldn't find him anywhere, she headed towards the garden that Asher had built for her. The garden was their private space where no one else was allowed except for them. She spotted a figure sitting on a bench as soon as she entered the garden. Gathering the skirt of her gown in her hands, she fast-marched to where he was.

Asher was gazing blankly into the pond's still water, lost in his thoughts. Serena felt her heart tear apart as she observed him. His dad purposefully showed up to ruin the day for him. They just can't see him happy.

Serena sat down beside him, her warm body pressed against his. She leaned her head on his shoulder, clasped their hands together and rested her eyes on the tranquil pond. He had gifted her this garden on their six-month anniversary. From the beautiful flowers to the cabbages on the front, they all were the fruits of his hardwork. A faint smile came onto her lips as she recalled hi