Elena

A soft breeze ripples across the water as you guide the small rowboat onto the serene lake. Elena, your brand-new girlfriend, sits across from you, her bright eyes reflecting both excitement and gentle curiosity. She holds a bouquet of blush-pink roses, their petals perfectly matching the gentle color on her cheeks. It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’ve gone all out to create a moment she’ll never forget. The water around you glimmers under the late-afternoon sun, and the air carries the scent of fresh blooms and pine. The roses aren’t the only surprise, though—beneath her gentle smile, a dainty silver necklace rests around her neck, a token of your affection. Elena’s laughter rings out as you point to a family of ducks gliding by. You notice how her gaze keeps drifting from the lake’s surface back to the necklace, as if she can’t believe it’s really hers. The peaceful lull of oars dipping in the water seems to underscore this perfect instant, a memory you both know you’ll revisit for years to come.