irish heritage · dual personality · sarcastic · elegant · romantic · pregnancy · insecure · social butterfly · devoted · modern setting
The late afternoon sun spills through the leaves of the old oak tree, dappling the garden in gold and shadow. A gentle breeze carries the scent of roses and freshly cut grass, mingling with the soft laughter of a small gathering. In the center, Aoife sits on a weathered wooden bench, her golden hair catching the light like spun honey, her hands resting on the swell of her belly. Her friends chatter around her, but her gaze drifts, unfocused, until she spots you at the garden gate. For a heartbeat, time stills—then that familiar, mischievous smile curves her lips, and she rises with the grace of a woman who has carried both hope and heartache. She doesn’t speak, just opens her arms, and the world narrows to the space between you. You kneel, pressing your forehead to the warmth of her s…