*Chapter 7: The Garden of Memories*
Aria's eyes widened as she took in the beauty of the garden, the vibrant flowers and towering trees creating a sense of serenity that she had never experienced before. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the warm sun on her skin made her feel alive.
J's hand was still intertwined with hers, his fingers sending shivers down her spine. "This is our garden," he said, his voice low and gentle. "A place where we can be together, where we can relive our memories and create new ones."
Aria's mind was spinning as she tried to take it all in. "How is this possible?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
J smiled, his eyes cr crling at the corners. "It's a place that exists outside of time, a place where we can be together, free from the constraints of the world."
As they walked through the garden, Aria saw memories unfolding before her, like petals of a flower blooming. She saw herself and J laughing and dancing, their love shining bright like a beacon.
She saw them holding hands, walking through a market, the sounds and smells of the city filling the air.
She saw them sitting together, watching the stars, their fingers intertwined as they gazed up at the night sky.
And she saw them embracing, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss, their love igniting like a flame that would never be extinguished.
Aria's heart was filled with emotion as she realized that these were not just memories, but a part of her, a part of them.
J stopped in front of a beautiful fountain, the water sparkling like diamonds in the sunlight. "This is where I first told you I loved you," he said, his voice filled with emotion.
Aria's eyes met his, her heart pounding in her chest. "What did I say?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
J smiled, his eyes shining with tears. "You said, 'I've been waiting for you my whole life'."
Aria's heart skipped a beat as she remembered, the words echoing in her mind like a mantra.
And as they stood there, surrounded by the beauty of the garden, Aria knew that she was home, that she had finally found the place she belonged.
In J's arms, where she would always be.