Succinctly, Jaz's love story is one of the most breathtaking romantic tales of all time. Jaz is considered a super woman because of her big heart. She is a well known figure in the beautiful village called Liley. She had a heart as big as the sky and a spirit as free as the wind. She owned a garden and every morning, she would always tend to her garden with her companion. Her companion is a beautiful dog, a golden retriever which she named Laura.
One faithful afternoon while she was still working at her garden, her attention got caught by a handsome stranger who was plying the route along her garden. He was passing with a wheelbarrow, pushing hard to wiggle away the tiny pot holes in the rural road. Jaz was instantly captivated by the look of this stranger. "There is something fascinating about this man", she said to herself, but she couldn't quite lay a finger on what exactly that is. She looked out to discover that he wore a kind smile on his face and his eyes also sparkled like stars.
Jaz patiently paid attention watching this man as he struggled to push the heavy wheelbarrow up a hill path on the road. Laura, her dog, is very observant. She is as observant as Jaz herself. Laura sensed the curiosity in Jaz staring at the stranger. She then barked excitedly and ran towards the man, wagging his tail in greeting.
"Sorry about her," Jaz called out, rushing over to retrieve her dog. " She is super friendly, I promise." She further remarked almost in a very nervous or perhaps a shy manner.
The stranger chuckled, his eyes meeting hers. "No need to apologize. She seems like a good companion."
Jaz smiled, feeling her heart flutter. "She is. I'm Jazmin, but people around here call me Jaz by the way."
"You sure the people call you that or you named yourself?" The man asked with a sarcastic voice.
"Guilty as charged" Jaz whispered as they both laughed out loud.
The stranger introduced himself as Bob, they took a handshake and further struck up a conversation. In their conversation, it was revealed that Bob was a nomad, touring one place to another in search of adventure as well as for the sake of gaining new experiences. Jaz was really intrigued by Bob's life narratives so much that she invited him to stay for dinner. She requested the invitation with a skeptical thinking that he would decline but thank goodness he said yes! Such a relief for Jaz.
As days turned into nights and nights into days, Jaz and Bob grew closer and got very fond of each other. They would spend hours talking in the garden, their laughter mingling with the sound of chirping birds. Laura, sensing the blossoming connection between his owner and the traveler, would often nuzzle up to them, his tail wagging in approval.
One afternoon, as they were enjoying a picnic under the shade of a cherry blossom tree, Bob took jaz's hand in his own.
"Jazmin," he began, his voice soft but determined, "I have something to ask you." He said in that subtle heart melting voice of his.
Jaz's heart raced as she looked into his eyes, feeling a surge of emotions welling up inside her. "Yes, Bob?" she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
Lucas reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. He opened it to reveal a sparkling diamond ring.
"Will you marry me?" he asked, his gaze unwavering.
Tears welled up in Jaz's eyes as she nodded, unable to find her voice. Lucas slipped the ring onto her finger, sealing their love with a promise of forever.
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Bob and Jaz after this beautiful engagement, exchanged vows in a simple ceremony attended by their closest friends and family. Laura stood by their side, his tail wagging happily as they sealed their love with a kiss.
From that day forward, Jaz and Bob worked side by side in the garden, their love growing stronger with each passing day. And whenever they needed a reminder of the journey that brought them together, they would glance at the old wheelbarrow sitting in the corner, a symbol of the love that had blossomed in the most unexpected of places.