Chapter 24

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Alex and Zack were sat on the beach front, watching waves crash against some rocks. Music played softly. Alex traced a line along Zack's shoulder as he kissed his neck softly "Happy two year wedding anniversary" Alex said softly. 

"happy anniversary" Zack responded turning and pecking Alex's lips softly.

"daddy! papa look!" A little girl with long blonde hair and beautiful chocolate eyes exclaimed as she ran in front of Alex and Zack excitedly. 

Alex and Zack looked up, their smiles widening as they saw their daughter's excitement. She held up a seashell she had found on the beach, her eyes gleaming with joy."What did you find, sweetheart?" Alex asked, reaching out to take the seashell from her small hands.

"It's pretty, right?" she beamed, her excitement contagious."Very pretty," Zack agreed, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. "You have a good eye for beautiful things, just like your daddy."

The little family sat together on the beach, surrounded by the rhythmic sound of the waves and the soft melody of the music playing in the background. The sun began to set, casting a warm glow across the sand.

As the evening unfolded, they built sandcastles, collected seashells, and played in the surf. Laughter filled the air, creating memories that would forever be etched in their hearts.Later, as they sat on a cozy blanket, enjoying a simple beachfront picnic, Alex looked at Zack with a soft smile. "Two years ago today, we pledged our love to each other. And now, look at what we've built together."

Zack nodded, his gaze filled with gratitude as he looked at their daughter playing in the sand. "It's more beautiful than I could have ever imagined."

The little girl, now wearing a seashell necklace crafted by Alex, joined them on the blanket. "Daddy, Papa, can we do this every year? It's the best day ever!"

Alex and Zack exchanged a glance, their hearts swelling with love. "Sweetheart," Alex said, hugging her close. "Every year, we'll come back to this special place to celebrate our love and family."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of pink and orange across the sky, the family sat together, cherishing the simple joys of the present and looking forward to the many more anniversaries that awaited them in the years to come.

Alex lays his head on Zack's shoulder. "Daddy sing?" Their daughter asked as she looked at Alex before climbing on Zack's lap sitting peacefully. 

Alex smiled and started to sing softly. "So meet me where the stars collide, The Milky Way is ours tonight, Your gravity is more than I can take, I've come so far to find you here, I burned up in the atmosphere, And there's no going back but that's okay, I got lost along the way,  No way back to where you are I can't see past this dying star Stellar clouds surround you now And I'm so lost without you Falling just beneath the edge Event horizon, full eclipse Stellar clouds surround you now And I'm so lost without you I'm so lost without you"


Zack smiled as looked down at their daughter seeing her asleep against his chest "Goodnight Nicole, you're safe with us" Zack whispered as he looked down and placed a kiss against her head.

"Finding that segregate was the best decision we ever made" Alex said kissing Zack's cheek softly. 

"Maybe we should contact her again" Zack suggested a small smile on his face kissing Alex softly. 

Alex grinned and nodded "I'd love that" he responded. 

Alex sat back, his phone in his hand as he scrolled through Instagram, to see what they'd missed. "oh my god!" Alex exclaimed. "Rian proposed to Jack" he exclaimed 

"finally" Zack said excitedly, as he looked down as Nicole stirred but stayed asleep. 

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