Forever Starts With Us

Chapter 1: New Beginnings

Fatima sat on the balcony, watching the Atlanta Skyline glow beneath the stars. Life had finally slowed down for a moment. No drama. No unexpected phone calls. No Secrets.

Just Peace.

The glass door slid open behind her.

"You hiding from me?" Zac teased as he stepped outside with two cups of hot chocolate.
Fatima smiled. "Maybe."

"Well, too bad. I found you."

He handed her a cup before sitting beside her. Their shoulders touched, and for a moment neither spoke. They simply enjoyed being together.

"You ever think about how far we've come?" Fatima asked quietly.
Zac chuckled. "Everyday. There was a time I thought I'd lose you."

"You almost did."

"Ouch."

She laughed and nudged him. "I'm serious, Zac. We went through a lot."

"I know." His expression softened. "But every mistake, every argument, every challenge led me here. To you"

Fatima looked into his eyes and saw the same man she'd fallen in love with-flawed, stubborn, but determined to love her the right way.

"I wouldn't trade us for anything," he continued.

The words made her heart race.

For the first time in a long time, Fatima wasn't worried about what could go wrong. She was excited about what could go right.

"Zac?"

"Yeah?"

"I think our best chapter is just beginning."

He smiled and wrapped an arm around her.

"Then let's write it together."

As the city lights sparkled below, neither of them knew that a surprise was about to change their lives forever.