In the morning, "The cystal heaven manor" palace bathed in the golden glow of lanterns. After two long days, Sandra's parents and Selene's parents had finally returned from their business trip.
The familiar scent of the home greeted them, then Sandra and Selene were sitting in the couch and waiting for them. Tina and Anvi missed their sister Sandra, they both hurried and hugged Sandra. "We missed you Sandra."
Sandra is also happy about them, Selene giggled, stepping forward to greet her parents. "Welcome back, mother, father. How was the trip?" Lyra smiled warmly at her daughter "Long and tiring but everything went well."
Kael ruffles her hair, proud as always of his responsible daughter. Kael and Lyra are always protective of their daughter and loves her more than anything in this world.
On the other hand, Tina and Anvi as always are full of energy as they did not let leave the hug from Sandra. "It's just two days...but you both acting like forever" Sandra said with a smile like teasing her sisters.... But she also feels happy about their love towards her.
Tina pouts, "Yeah but it felt like forever, we had so much to tell you!." Anvi also agreed to Tina's words. Then Sandra told them to get ready for school.... They both suddenly become lazy. But Sandra strictly told them to get ready in 10 mins.
After this, Tina and Anvi started to talks about their trip. "You won't believe what happened on our trip" Anvi starts excitedly. There was this huge waterfall, and at night it glowed like the stars! It was so pretty....
Then they both talked about a old man who told some stories about the ancient warriors and how they struggled to save the world from the evils... Sandra listens, amused by their excitement. A small smile forms on her lips. "THEY REALLY DID MISS HER."
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That evening, as Promised Laura and Lyra prepared a grand dinner for the whole family. The dinning hall is filled with delicious aromas as trays of food are placed on the long table. When the four entered the palace and saw that very widely.
"Wow! You really went all out!" Tina gasps eyes wide with excitement Laura smiles,
"Ofcourse a family should celebrate being together" as everyone takes their seats conversation flows easily.
Tina and Anvi continue to talk about their trip and laughter fills the room. William, Robert and Kael shares the stories about their business talks.....
Sandra sits beside Selene l, their hands brushing occasionally under the table. "This is the perfect time, I should tell them" taking a breath she sets down her spoon. "MOM, DAD, THERE'S SOMETHING I...."
Before she can finish, Tina suddenly shouts, "Oh! and we saw the funniest thing! Anvi tripped while chasing a butterfly and landed face first in the grass! It was hilarious!." Anvi gasps l, turning red. "Tina! You didn't have to tell them that!."
The table erupts in laughter and Sandra's words are lost in the moment. Selene sensing Sandra's frustration, gently squeezes her hand under the table....
"There is always next time" she whisperes.
Sandra exhales and nods glancing at Selene's warm smile..... The night sky stretched endlessly above them, stars twinkling like tiny lanterns. A cool breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle rustling of leaves added to the peaceful ambiance.
Tina and Anvi excitedly ran around, playing, while their parents settled into comfortable seats. Sandra and Selene stood together, Sandra took a deep breath before speaking. "There's something else I want to tell you all."
Then Sandra told them that, " I love Selene and she also loves me... And we are officially Dating" Everyone was shocked and no one speaks. This made Sandra heart ache with pain that her parents won't approve her relationship with Selene.
Later a soft smile appeared on Laura and William.... "We are okay with this" Sandra couldn't believe that they approved them. And Lyra smiled softly. "Well, me and your father always known your heart belonged to Sandra."
Selene felt warmth spread through her chest. Her mother had always known. Laura sighed happily. "I'm just so glad to see you both happy." William nodded. "You two have our full support." Sandra and Selene shared a look filled with love, relief, and the promise of a future together_____