None of them stayed longer at the restaurant after finishing dinner.
Liliana tugged Lucas' arm as they headed to the middle of the square. Her laughter rang in the air, resonating with the carol sung by a group of carolers.
The giant Christmas tree came into their full view, glowing with hundreds of lights and ornaments. The towering spectacle caught everyone's attention.
Liliana and Lucas weren't the only couple who stood facing the tree. The other lovers also did the same. All of them were shrouded in their own pink bubbles of love.
Lucas stole glances at Liliana as her eyes were locked on the tree. More relief and gratitude flooded his heart for he was able to savor this moment with his beloved.
"Oh! It's snowing!"
Liliana's remark pulled Lucas out of his trance. White snow slowly descended from the dark sky, the flakes gently swirling around them like confetti.
"Lili."