Love is Pain

The night after the party

The party ended very late, wrapped in a frenzy of laughter and shared memories. One by one, the friends left, leaving Alex and Piper in the silence of the night. Alex, behind the wheel, seems focused on the road, but his attention is constantly on Piper, his gaze is on her, as if he wants to express something important but can not find the right words.As they arrive in front of the old house. It's time to say goodbye, but the nostalgia of memories makes that moment particularly difficult. With a silent step, they climb the stairs to their room, both immersed in thoughts.After preparing everything for the night, they lie on the bed, staring at the ceiling illuminated by the weak light of the lamp. Alex breaks the silence: "It seems strange to think that tomorrow we will not be here anymore," and in his voice a note of melancholy resounds. Piper, trying to instill optimism, responds: "Yes, but it's also exciting to think about all that awaits us in the new home."The next day, at sunrise, they move with determination, ready to face the move. Every object they put in the boxes evokes sweet and sometimes bitter memories. The neighbours look out, greeting them with smiles and good luck.When the last luggage was loaded into the van, they exchanged a meaningful look. With a complicit smile, they close the door of their old dwelling. They cross the city, and after a short journey, finally reach their new home. A cozy villa that promises new beginnings from the first moment. They get out of the car, start unloading boxes and furniture, excited to rebuild their space.As they arrange everything according to their tastes, the house begins to take shape, transforming itself from a simple building into a dwelling that reflects their love. They stop with satisfaction, observing the fruit of their work, aware that they have put together not only objects but also hopes and dreams for the future.They close the door of their new home behind them, both ready to face what fate has in store. With a smile on their lips, they cross their eyes. "Al," says Piper, and a sense of happy awareness that he has really found the person he wants to spend his life with."Tell me, Pipes," answers Alex, her eyes full of love and curiosity. "Would you like to take a swim in the pool?" His proposal lights up Alex's face. "Sure love, let's go" They take each other by the hand and come out the back door, which faces directly to the garden.The gentle shiver of water envelops them as they dive together, freeing themselves from all weight. Alex embraces Piper with sweetness, and in that moment all worries dissolve.They swim slowly, Alex stops and lifts Piper gently and she clings to her life to find stability,Their looks cross intensely."You know how much I love you," Alex confides, bending over to give her a tender kiss. Piper returns the heat of that moment. Then, with some nervousness, Alex advances: "Pipes, how about we make a child? Of course, if you're not up to it, I don't want to force you to..." He can't finish the sentence because Piper comes over and kisses her softly, interrupting her speech."Sure, Alex, yeah! I want to have a baby with you," she says enthusiastically, but the smile fades away a moment later: "I just don't know how to do it."Alex starts laughing, "Okay, love, how about we go back inside and see some clinics?" "Sure, come on, let's go," responds Piper, happy at the idea of embarking on this journey together.Back inside, shortly after they sit on the bed with the computer, looking for fertility clinics. They find what they are looking for and, in a moment of playfulness, Piper asks: "Who's going to get pregnant?" "As you wish, Pipes," Alex replies with a tender smile."Can I do it?" asks Piper, looking for approval. "Sure, love," says Alex, kissing her softly. Piper leans on Alex's chest, and fatigue takes her. Alex, watching her as he falls asleep, understands how deeply in love with her and, at that sweet moment, he also falls asleep.