Chapter 42

"It's funny," he said as Bella listened intently after a successful workshop earlier that evening. "I never imagined I'd stumble upon someone like you - someone who understands me so well and yet inspires me."

Bella's heart raced as she blushed. "You have made connecting with you so effortless. You've shown me a lot of beauty in this world that I never noticed before."

With a sudden pause in his stride, Rafael pivoted to meet her gaze and the intensity of it stirred Bella's heart rate. She heard him utter with earnestness, "Bella, I believe that my feelings for you are growing stronger each day."

Rafael, I feel a tightness in my chest. The bond we share is indescribable; I've never felt anything like it before."

At that moment, he drew nearer and spoke in a hushed tone. "May I kiss you?"

With her heart racing, Bella nodded as he drew closer. They shared a gentle and affectionate kiss that felt like the zenith of their relationship. As they embraced, time appeared to stop while everyth
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