Mismatched in Manhattan

Chapter 10: Parisian Dreams

Their first stop on their European adventure was the City of Light—Paris. Max and Harper marveled at the iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the charming cobblestone streets lined with quaint cafés and bustling markets.

"Can you believe we're actually here?" Harper said, her eyes wide with wonder.

"It's even more beautiful than I imagined," Max replied, his heart filled with awe.

They spent their days wandering hand in hand through the city, getting lost in its labyrinthine streets and discovering hidden treasures around every corner. They picnicked in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, dined on croissants and café au lait in charming sidewalk cafés, and watched the sunset from the steps of Montmartre.

As they explored the city, Max and Harper felt their bond growing stronger with each passing moment. They laughed, they argued, they shared their hopes and dreams, and through it all, they knew that their love was as enduring as the city itself.

One evening, as they strolled along the Seine, Max stopped suddenly and took Harper's hand in his.

"Harper Winslow, there's something I've been wanting to ask you," he said, his voice trembling with emotion.

Harper's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Max's eyes, her breath catching in her throat.

"Will you marry me?" Max asked, his eyes shining with love.

Tears welled up in Harper's eyes as she nodded, her heart overflowing with joy.

"Yes, Max," she whispered, her voice barely audible above the sounds of the city. "Yes, a thousand times yes."

And as they sealed their love with a kiss beneath the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower, Max and Harper knew that their European adventure was just the beginning of a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments—a journey that would take them to the ends of the earth and back again, hand in hand, hearts intertwined, forever and always.