The Eve of the Launch
Chapter 25: The Eve of the Launch The morning after their beautiful contract signing, the sun rose bright and golden over the city. Zara and Zayd stood together in front of the clinic building at 404 Orchard Street. A beautiful, clean wooden sign hung above the entrance: The Hope Horizon Learning & Development Center. A small green ribbon was tied across the front double doors, waiting to be cut. In less than an hour, the local community board, their thrilled families, and the first group of registered parents would arrive for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Zara adjusted her emerald wedding ring, looking up at the building. "Are you nervous?" she asked, her shoulder resting against his. "Not at all," Zayd said, reaching out to lock his fingers through hers, their hands finally h
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