It was a bright Saturday morning. The air was warm, and the streets buzzed with the sounds of children playing and cars passing. 

Today was special. She had agreed to take Anika out, and for some reason, she couldn’t stop smiling. Her heart felt light, like she was about to spend the day with someone she deeply cared for.

There was a knock at her door. Maya opened it to see Elias standing there, dressed casually but still neat. 

He held a small gift bag in one hand and gave her a slight smile 

“Elias?”

He stood there in a casual shirt and jeans, holding his car keys and smiling....