165 A Lifetime Together

Natalie stood by the tranquil waters of Franklin Lake in Beverly Hills, the gentle breeze ruffled her hair as she anxiously waited for Alonso to arrive at the location she shared with him a while ago. Despite the serene beauty of the surroundings, her mind was anything but calm with all her thoughts about the decision she had made, not because she was doubting herself but simply because she was worried about how those around her would take it.

"Will I be able to make them understand?" Glancing at her shaking hand, she offered a sarcastic smile to the lake. "I was the one who called him here, and just look at how nervous I am."

When the familiar sound of Alonso's Audi pulling up behind her reached her ears, her heart skipped a beat but her nerves relaxed significantly. It felt as if Alonso had always been an integral part of her life, his presence was a comforting constant in the middle of all the chaos.