Faux Vows, True Desires

Tiffany blushed slightly at Lucinda's teasing, but quickly turned to her and spoke of Liam with affection, "Stefan is even better to you. My Liam, bless him, he's a bit clueless, but he's all attentive and caring now because there's a little one of his on the way."

Lucinda chuckled, "You're being too harsh on poor Liam. In his heart, you're the one that matters most. He's just a typical guy, not great at showing his feelings, that's all."

"Hey, Tiffany, Lucinda."

Liam approached them, an umbrella in hand, and after greeting Lucinda, he turned to his wife with a tender look. They had recently gotten their marriage license and were set to have their wedding ceremony the following Saturday.

"Tiffany, this rain's coming down too hard. I'm here to take you home."

After saying this, he stepped forward to help her up, but Tiffany stood on her own, not needing his assistance.

"Lucinda, I'm going to take Tiffany back now."

"Alright, take care. And when you get a chance, take Tiffany out for a little walk. It'll do her good, boost her spirits and her appetite."

Lucinda remembered how Tiffany used to eat so well when she first got pregnant. Now, she wasn't eating as much due to morning sickness, which to Liam meant her appetite was poor.

"Lucinda, I'll take care of it."

Liam had even taken time off from the office, delegating his work to focus on the wedding plans and to be with Tiffany.

"Lucy, I'm off to get some breakfast."

Lucinda off at the main house because she saw Stefan, making his way

probably wanting to enjoy a romantic walk in the rain

brother was so much

watched them leave and

entrance of the gazebo,

rain, he was the picture

left the gazebo

already brought me an

holding the umbrella over both their heads. "I wanted to share this walk with you, under one umbrella, with me holding it for you. From now on, I'll be the one to

as sweet as honey, love

was thinking this rain was a bit much, but now I kind of hope it lasts a

jealous of our

to his word, the rain

showers come and go in the blink of

the weekend hits, you'll need to play hostess, welcoming

a tender kiss on her cheek, the

bigger, less threatening sky, the couple walked home, unhurried, the large umbrella keeping

would simply lift Lucinda up, ensuring not a drop of muddy water

was in the