Always

I was working my usual shift as a key holder at the grocery store, the early afternoon light casting a soft glow through the windows. As I walked through the aisles, making sure everything was in order, I noticed Jared—a stranger, but someone with an easy smile. He approached me with a question about a product, and we struck up a casual conversation. There was something in his eyes that made me feel seen, like a shared and unspoken connection. Little did we know, that brief encounter would change everything. A few months later, Jared and I were engaged, and the store where we met turned into a place of memories we’d cherish forever.

Everyday after work I would often stop by the store. One of the days I walked in, got my usual things and went to check out , when I got to the register I looked up and seen the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen looking back at me , I wanted to say something but didn’t know what. I noticed her hair was blue so I figured I’d compliment her hair and I stuttered in the process . She started talking back to me and found out she was one of the most easy people to talk to, which made me less nervous. I eventually left the store after talking to her and the following days I just couldn’t get her eyes or her voice out of my head so the following days I made it a point to stop by there just to see and talk to her, disappointed on the days she wasn’t there. Little did I know this was gonna be the woman that I would want to spend forever with.

It was a cozy evening, our tree sparkling with lights, the air filled with warmth and the scent of cinnamon. Jared and Melody stood in front of it, exchanging soft laughs, their hands intertwined. He gently pulled her closer, his heart racing. As the room fell into a quiet hush, Jared reached into his pocket, pulling out a small box. Kneeling down, he looked up at Melody, his eyes full of love. "Melody, will you marry me?" he asked, his voice barely a whisper. Tears filled her eyes as she nodded, the twinkling lights reflecting in her smile. Under the Christmas tree, Jared’s question turned their love story into a forever promise.