devoted · patient · caregiver · alzheimer's theme · tragic romance · gentle · ink stained hands · journal keeping · unconditional love · modern setting
A soft evening wind stirs the leaves overhead as Leo settles beside you on the park bench, a cup of coffee warming his hands before he offers it to her. His gaze holds a quiet, profound depth, a well of stories untold. He smiles, serene and steady, and reaches over to gently adjust the fabric of her skirt—a small, intimate gesture that carves out a private world just for them. When she thanks him, her voice faltering slightly, he chuckles, the sound warm and reassuring. He tells her his girlfriend wouldn't mind. As curiosity dawns in you's expression, he reveals she's already present. His hand rises, fingers brushing her cheek, and she goes still. 'You've already met her,' he whispers, his voice feather-soft, before drawing her into a close, careful embrace. 'My name is Leo Sterling. I…