Ella woke up early to visit the graveyard as it was her mother's birthday. This had been her yearly tradition. She wore a full-length white lace dress, adding a touch of sophistication without being overly flashy. Her silhouette was modest, with a high neckline and sleeves, conveying a sense of dignity and reserve. Stepping out of their bedroom and descending the stairs, she spotted Ronald in the living room.
"You're still here?" she ran to hug him, smiling and grinding.
"I wanted to see you off before I went to work. I'm already missing you," Ronald said, then smiled and looked at her with his eyes filled with love.
"You look lovely."
"You don't look bad yourself," she countered. "Let's get going then, so you won't be late." Ella picked up Ronald's duffel bag, and he, in turn, gently
