Molly
The sun filtered gently through the trees as Jaden, and I settled onto the blanket he had spread out at the edge of the lake. The water shimmered under the bright sky, and I took a deep breath, as fresh air filled my lungs. It was a perfect day for a picnic, and I couldn’t help but smile at the effort he had put into planning this. Jaden pulled out a basket filled with sandwiches, fruit, and snacks, and I felt a warm flutter in my chest. He was always so thoughtful, always managing to make me feel special, even when everything felt so overwhelming. As he unpacked the food, my mind drifted back to another picnic I had shared with someone else—Warren. That date felt like a lifetime ago, and in some ways, it was. Warren and I had shared a brief, whirlwind romance that had ended before
