章 27: Chapter 27-Vivi’s POV:

Life, in its chaotic beauty, is finally piecing itself back together, and I can't help but revel in the comfort it brings. For so long, I had felt like I was drowning, grasping at straws to stay afloat. But now, with the support of my sister, my family, and my best friend, I feel as though I'm rediscovering the warmth of the sun. And perhaps… just perhaps, I have a supportive boyfriend, too. A faint smile plays on my lips at the thought of Ethan. Could he really be mine?

Tonight is our movie date, and I feel a giddy excitement bubbling in my chest—the kind you feel before a first date. I've already packed a change of clothes from home, something I'm certain will leave Ethan pleasantly surprised. He mentioned we'd be heading to the movies straight from work, but there's no way I'm showing up in my office attire. I plan to shock him, but not too much—after all, it's just a casual movie date.