The years didn't rush. They unfolded slowly, softly, and beautifully, like petals opening beneath the morning sunlight. Life after our wedding wasn't a perfect fairytale. It was something better. It was real. Victor and I learned that marriage wasn't about never arguing. It was about learning how to disagree without forgetting why we had chosen each other. It was about listening when words became difficult, apologising when we were wrong, and never allowing pride to become bigger than our love. Some days, the foundation work felt overwhelming. Other days, it felt as natural as breathing. We learned how to balance our responsibilities with our personal lives. We discovered that we could be strong for the world and still be gentle with each other when we came home. And somewhere betwee

