Four Hearts Beat as One

Chapter 15 - Anna's Triumph

Anna beamed with pride as she accepted the award for Outstanding Guide Dog Trainer. Max, her loyal companion, sat by her side, his tail wagging furiously as she stroked his fur. The crowd erupted in applause as Anna thanked her colleagues, mentors, and of course, her beloved dogs. As she walked off stage, Kaida approached her with a bouquet of flowers and a warm smile.

"Congratulations, Anna. You deserve every bit of this success."

Anna blushed, feeling grateful for Kaida's support and love. As Anna and Kaida celebrated her triumph, Max couldn't help but feel a little left out. He tugged on his leash, whining softly until Anna scooped him up in her arms.

"Don't worry, Max," She whispered, "you're the real star of the show."

Max licked her face, his tail wagging happily as he snuggled into her embrace. Kaida smiled, reaching out to pet Max's soft fur.

"We make a great team, don't we?" Anna asked, looking from Max to Kaida.

Kaida nodded, her eyes shining with love and admiration.

"We sure do."

As they stood there, basking in the joy of Anna's triumph, Kaida turned to her with a thoughtful expression.

"Anna, I was thinking... maybe it's time you meet my parents?"

Anna's heart skipped a beat as she looked up at Kaida, her eyes wide with surprise.

"Your parents?" she repeated, her voice barely above a whisper.

Kaida nodded, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled.

"Yeah, they'd love to meet you. And Max, of course."

Anna felt a flutter in her chest as she imagined meeting Kaida's family. She nodded eagerly, her heart full of excitement and a bit of nerves.

"I'd love to," she said, her voice filled with conviction.

Kaida grinned, looking relieved and happy.

"Great, I'll set it up for this weekend. They'll be thrilled to meet you, Anna. And Max, they'll adore him."

Anna smiled, feeling a sense of belonging wash over her. She couldn't wait to meet Kaida's parents and share her love for Max with them. As they walked out of the conference center, Anna felt a sense of hope and joy that she hadn't felt in a long time. She knew that she had found her soulmate in Kaida, and that Max, was a big part of their love story.

As they walked, Kaida turned to Anna with a mischievous glint in his eye.

"Hey, Anna? Can I ask you something?"

Anna raised an eyebrow, curious. "Sure, what is it?"

Kaida took a deep breath before speaking.

"Will you marry me, Anna? And Max, of course. I want to spend the rest of my life with both of you."

Anna's heart skipped a beat as she stared at Kaida in shock. She couldn't believe what she was hearing! But as she looked into Kaida's eyes, she saw the sincerity and love there, and she knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him too.

Anna's heart is racing as she looks up at Kaida, her eyes shining with tears. She takes a deep breath, trying to find her voice.

"Yes, yes, a million times yes!" she exclaims, throwing her arms around Kaida's neck.

Max, sensing the excitement, starts barking and jumping up and down, adding to the joyous moment. Anna and Kaida share a kiss, the world around them melting away. They're both beaming with happiness, knowing their love will last a lifetime.