Chapter 33

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With her heart pounding in her chest, Arie couldn't contain her excitement any longer. Ignoring the discomfort of her towering heels, she sprinted towards Sky with all the grace of a gazelle, her eyes fixed firmly on the man she had missed so dearly.

In a rush of adrenaline and emotion, Arie threw herself at Sky, her arms wrapping around him tightly as he stumbled backward, catching her with ease. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she buried her face in his chest, her voice trembling with emotion as she whispered, "You will not go again."

But instead of responding with solemn reassurance, Sky's laughter filled the air, his warm breath tickling Arie's skin as he teased her about her dramatic display. Arie couldn't help but smile through her tears as she playfully slapped him, each gentle swat a testament to the love and longing that had filled her heart in his absence.

As Arie struggled to regain her composure, Sky swept her up into his arms, lifting her effortlessly off the ground as if she weighed nothing at all. With her curls cascading around his face and the roses held tightly in her hand, they looked like characters from a fairy tale, lost in their own world of love and laughter.

Once settled in the car, Arie found herself in the company of Sky's new friend, Jazz.As Sky made the introduction, mentioning Arie as his "MJ" with the same fondness he'd always expressed in his stories to Jazz, Arie couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth wash over her. Despite the initial pang of jealousy at the thought of Sky sharing their memories with someone else, Arie plastered on a sweet, innocent smile for Jazz.

Jazz, catching Arie's gaze, responded with a wink and a smirk, a gesture that might have unsettled Arie in another moment. Yet, amidst the overwhelming joy of being reunited with Sky, she found herself unaffected. Instead, her thoughts remained consumed with the prospect of being his once more.

Throughout the journey, Arie listened intently as Sky regaled Jazz with tales of their shared adventures, his voice filled with affection and nostalgia. And as she stole glances at him from the corner of her eye, Arie felt a sense of gratitude wash over her, knowing that no matter where life took them, Sky would always be by her side, their love stronger than any obstacle they might face.

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