Inside the hall, Stefan stood with Ethan near the doors, ncing at his watch like an impatient man on a mission.

    "So," Ethan said, sipping from his ss, "is it time?"

    Stefan nodded, grinning. "Yes. I can''t wait any longer. I just can''t wait to see the surprise on her face."

    Ethan chuckled, shaking his head. "You''re indeed a finished man. I''m so happy for you, man. Really. I just wish Rayna would change her mind about marriage."

    Stefan''s smile softened, his brow furrowing slightly. "Are you sure you''re really okay waiting, Ethan? You''ve always wanted a family."

    Ethan''s expression grew determined, though his eyes were gentle. "i know I do but I''ll wait. She''s worth it. And one day, I know I''ll be able to convince her to marry me. I know one day, she''ll definitely change her mind."

    Stefan nodded in quiet respect, pping his friend''s shoulder.

    Just then, Ruby stepped into the hall, her smile lighting up the space brighter than the chandeliers.

    Ethan grinned, stepping aside. "There she is. Go on, Stefan. Take your wife away."

    Stefan didn''t need telling twice. With a grin, he reached for Ruby''s hand,cing their fingers together as the world around them faded into nothing but the two of them — husband and wife, ready to begin forever.

    The night was quiet, the hum of the car filling the silence as Ruby leaned against Stefan''s shoulder, still dizzy from the whirlwind of the wedding. The city lights glowed faintly through the tinted windows, but she frowned slightly as she noticed the driver taking a turn she didn''t recognize.

    Her head lifted. "Babe? Aren''t we supposed to be heading home to leave tomorrow? This isn''t the way home."

    He only smiled, his eyes twinkling mischievously in the dim light. "I know."

    Ruby sat up straighter, suspicion rising. "Okay.... then where are we going?"

    "That," Stefan said, pressing a kiss to her temple, "is my surprise."

    Her lips parted in shock. "A surprise? Stefan, haven''t you done enough already?"

    "No," he said simply, his grin widening. "Not nearly enough."

    Ruby''s heart skipped. "Let''s go see this surprise then," she said with a shake of her head.

    She wanted to press him for answers, but one look at his determined face told her she''d get nothing until he was ready. So she sighed dramatically and rested back against him, though her chest buzzed with curiosity and anticipation.

    Soon, the car slowed, then stopped. When the door opened, the cool night air swept in, carrying with it the faint briny scent of the sea. Ruby blinked in confusion as she stepped out, her heels clicking against the cobblestones of a quiet harbor.

    "The water side?" she asked, raising a brow. "What are we doing here, Stefan?" she asked with a smile.

    His only response was a secretive smile. From behind his back, he pulled out a silky blindfold.

    Rubyughed in disbelief. "You''re not being serious."

    "Oh, I''m very serious." He held it up. "Do you trust me?"

    Herughter softened into a fond smile. "Youbknkw I do with my life."

    "Then close your eyes," he whispered, tying the fabric gently over her eyes. His hand slipped into hers, guiding her carefully forward. She could hear the distantp of waves, the soft creak of wood against water, and the faint call of seabirds. Every step heightened her anticipation.

    "Stefan…" she whispered nervously, "if you push me into the water in this dress—"

    His warm chuckle interrupted. "I''d never do that."

    She smiled and let him lead her.

    Finally, he stopped. His hands came up, untying the blindfold with careful slowness.

    "Alrught. Open your eyes."

    Ruby blinked against the sudden lights — and then gasped.

    In front of her floated a breathtaking white yacht, gleaming under the moonlight. Strings of golden fairy lights draped across its sides, reflecting off the gentle waves like stars scattered on the water. It was elegant, magnificent — and entirely overwhelming.

    Her jaw dropped. "Stefan… oh my God. This is so beautiful," she managed to say before reluctantly tearing her gaze away to look at him. "We can all the way here so you can show me this beautiful yacht?"

    "Not just to see it, my love," he said, and she frowned.

    "What do you mean?" she asked, confused.

    He turned to her, his eyes shimmering with love. "I brought you here to see it because this… is your wedding gift."

    Her breath caught in her throat. "What? This is mine?"

    He nodded. "All yours, my jewel."

    For a moment, Ruby could only stare, utterly speechless. "Oh my God! This is huge. It''s so beautiful and.… I—I don''t even know what to say."

    "Then don''t say anything," he murmured, brushing a tear from her cheek. "Juste see it."

    Hand in hand, he led her aboard. The deck was polished to perfection,nterns casting a golden glow on the wood. Inside, the yacht was even more stunning — spacious lounges with white leather seating, crystal chandeliers glittering like stars, a sleek dining area set with silverware, and a master suite whose bed was draped in silken sheets.

    Ruby''s heart swelled with every turn. The sight of the ocean stretching endlessly through wide windows filled her with a freedom she hadn''t felt in months.

    When they finally circled back to the deck, Ruby threw her arms around him, tears slipping down her cheeks. "I love it, baby. I love it so much. I don''t even know how to thank you."

    He pressed a kiss to her hair, holding her close. "You don''t need to thank me. I''m just d you like it."

    She pulled back slightly, wiping her tears with a shakyugh. "Like it? I love it!! I love it so much that… if I didn''t have a gift of my own, I would''ve felt really bad."

    His brow arched in amused curiosity. "A gift? For me?"

    Her lips curved into a secretive smile, the same one that made his heart race every time. "Mhm. I''ve been waiting all night to give it to you."

    "Well, what is it?" he asked eagerly, leaning closer. "Don''t keep me in suspense. I can''t wait."

    Ruby reached for his hand, her touch trembling with happiness. She guided his palm gently down to rest against her stomach.

    For a moment, Stefan blinked in confusion, his brow furrowing. Then, realization hit. His eyes widened, his lips parting as his breath caught.

    "Ruby… Are you…?" His voice broke, the words catching in his throat.

    She nodded, tears brimming as her smile shone brighter than the stars. "Yes. I''m pregnant. Seven weeks gone."

    The world seemed to stop. Stefan stared at her, his chest rising and falling rapidly as emotion crashed into him like the ocean waves. And then, without a word, he pulled her into his arms, lifting her clean off the ground asughter and sobs mingled together.

    "My God…" he whispered against her neck, his tears wetting her skin. "Ruby… you''ve given me the greatest gift of all. I can''t— I can''t even breathe, I''m so happy."

    Ruby clung to him, herughter breaking with tears. "So you like your gift?"

    "Like it?" heughed breathlessly, pulling back to look at her, his eyes wet but glowing. "Ruby, I love it and I love you. I swear, I''ll protect both of you with everything I am. This time, I won''t let anything happen to you or our baby."

    He pressed his forehead to hers, the sea wind wrapping around them, the yacht glowing behind them like a beacon of their future.

    Ruby''s eyes fluttered shut, her heart full. "Then that''s all I need. Thank you for loving and epting me the way you do."

    Stefan kissed her — tenderly, reverently, with all the love he had. "Thank you for making me whole. Youplete me," he said, his love radiating through his every word.

    Now they didn''t need to carry the pain of loosing a child as the happiness of being blessed by another has immediately filled his heart. In that moment, nothing else mattered but their love and the baby he now knew was growing inside of Ruby.

    As the wavespped softly at the shore, the two of them stood there, wrapped in each other''s arms, holding not just love, but hope and a promise of forever and their happily ever after.

    The end.

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