The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Noelle skipped along, her steps light and playful, which might have looked a bit silly to anyone watching. However, she was in her own little bubble of happiness. "Charles."

"Yeah?"

Charles made a sound of acknowledgment but did not turn around. "What's up?"

"Nothing. I just felt like saying your name." She was basking in the quiet moment. It was strange. Although she and Charles had only known each other for six months, it felt like they had known each other for much longer, almost like an old married couple. "Hey, what movie did Ronald end up booking for us?"

"I'm not sure. I told him to choose anything that fits our schedule!" Charles finally looked at her. "Or are you not in the mood for a movie?"

Noelle bit her lip thoughtfully. "To be honest, there doesn't seem to be anything great playing right now."

"Then let's skip it," Charles decided with ease. "Where would you like to go instead?"

on her face. "We should just go to the movies. It'd be a shame to waste the tickets, especially since they cost

we won't go. How about we just take a walk?" Charles gave Noelle's hand a gentle squeeze. "Why are your hands

been holding her hand for quite a while, but it was

always been like this for

hands in winter, no big

reassured him, playfully moving her hand

make sure to dress warmer when you head out," he said with a hint of concern, eyeing her coat. "Don't wear something so light

I'm

the sweater peeking out from

Aren't you freezing

protested with a grin. "Besides, I don't get cold when you're

rolled her eyes but could not suppress a shiver, her cheeks flushing