s had made all

company. They had become inseparable, sharing every detail of their lives with each other. As they strolled through Hyde Park, arm in arm, Mary confessed her deepest fears and secrets, while Lou

es, their laughter echoing through the park. They would stop at a nearby lak

A duck?" Louise

sted grebe. Can't you tell?"

t now. Well done, y

mselves in the tranqui

s wrapping presents and baking cookies. The church would be filled with the warmth of their laughter. Their voices would ring out in perfect harmony, filling

her, surrounded by the vibrant hues of the seaso

inted to a bush overflowing berried. As

their laughter filling the air as they struggled to reach the highest branches. The sun shone brightly on their faces, warming their skin, and c

the field where Louise and Mary

pages by Mary's voice. "Flowers are a beautiful thing, are th

ettled onto the cloth beside Louise. The sun warmed their skin as they lay on their backs, gazing up at the vast blue sk

te ugly, but with the right amount of sun and water, they blossom into something truly beautiful. Just like children.... If you raise the

verness one day, Mary," Louise

the countryside. We'll have a huge garden filled with flowers, and we'll teach our girls how to tend to them, how to make them grow strong

claimed, "I do not wish to be a gover

endeavour," Mary said, genuinely surprised. "Have you never dreamt of falling in love

lost, responded, "Bu

n't that sound like a dream?" Mary said excitedly, her voice f

dmitted Louise. "I do not belie

kind, caring, and selfless person I know. Of course, someone out there will see that and fall head over heels in love with you. It's only a matter of time. Until

ad through her chest. "Thank you, Mary. I love you too." S

tals of a flower. The world seemed to tilt and spin with them, their laughter filling the air. When they finally stopped, they were both breathless and giddy,