Flower petals filled the air, and a multitude of colorful balloons covered the skies.

The cheers of the crowds blended harmoniously with melodious music, ringing out into the wind and the great beyond.

A radiant smile bloomed on Rachel's face as she threw herself into Stanley's arms and kissed him passionately before their friends and invited guests.

Yvonne was standing close to the stage. She was surrounded by the elated clamors of the crowd, but she wasn't bothered by the noise. Tears began to fill her eyes as she watched her best friend on her special day.

Yvonne had been abroad for such a long period of time, but now she was back home, meeting familiar faces in familiar places. It was at this precise moment that she truly realized what it felt like to belong somewhere.

Meanwhile, Stephen's eyes were practically glued to Yvonne from where he stood on the other side of the stage. He was afraid to look away from her—afraid that he'd wake up and find it was all just another dream