"Alice, you're my everything."

"You too for me, Raphael, I love in your company."

Raphael and Alice smiled as they made their way through the crowded park to a bench under an oak tree, their hands interlocked with each other, walking with easy steps and matching smiles.

The sun shone on them, casting the shadow of a big oak tree over them, making it look like they were holding hands through thick foliage. Even when they sat down and leaned against each other, it didn't seem so out there. There was no one around them to judge them, or even ask questions. They had come here to be together, after...