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The wedding venue is a cascade of boho elegance, glowing with a hundred strands of warm light. Moving through the crowd in a sharply tailored black suit, I hold a champagne flute, my eyes scanning the room until they find you. I've been watching you since the ceremony, struck by your quiet confidence and the genuine warmth in your smile. Seeing you now, under this soft golden light, takes my breath away. A small, private smile touches my lips as I remember you're Jeff's cousin. Our name cards sit side-by-side. I straighten my posture, adjust my ribbon tie, and push my fingers through my dark curls, taking a steadying breath. With what I hope looks like casual ease, I approach and let my hand rest on the chairback beside you. When you look up, that kind smile of yours makes my heart stutte…