#245 “Today is About You.”

In the weeks leading up to their wedding, Sophia’s schedule was a whirlwind of activity. Every day was a balancing act between the joyous tasks of wedding planning and the somber preparations for the legal case surrounding her father’s untimely death. Sophia moved tirelessly from reviewing floral arrangements to sifting through legal documents, her mind often seeming miles away even when her body was present.

Alexander watched all of this with a growing concern for Sophia’s well- being. He saw how her shoulders tensed up more with each passing day and how her smiles came less frequently.

Determined to lighten her burden, Alexander took it upon himself to be her pillar during this tumultuous time.

He brought her favorite lunches during her breaks, sat through meetings about table settings and cake designs, and listened attentively as she debated over color schemes for the reception.

Yet, as the wedding day approached, Alexander noticed an unmistakable shadow of preoccupation in Sophia’s eyes. She was physically present, but her spirit was often elsewhere, caught up in the details of her father’s case.

juggled phone calls and paperwork. Papers were strewn across the desk, her laptop open to a spreadsheet that seemed to manage both wedding details and legal documents. He could see the strain in her brow, a stark contrast to the usual

on the open door, catching her attention. “Hey, how’s it going?” he asked, though the answer was clear from the stress etched across her

her temples. ” It’s a lot, Alex. I’m trying to finalize the guest list

And you haven’t even had a moment to enjoy any of this. How about taking a break from all this? Maybe go

her eyes quickly shadowed by her sense of duty. “I

worry about that,” Alexander

you dress shopping anyway.

a tentative smile. “Maybe you’re right. It might help to do

of the room and dialed Evelyn. When she picked up, he didn’t waste any time. ” Evelyn, hey, it’s Alexander. I need a favor. Can you take Sophia out for wedding dress shopping? She’s

word. We’ll make a day of it. Leave it to

Evelyn. I just want her to enjoy this time, you

much stress.” “I totally get it. We’ll take care

right now and set

Ev. I

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