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Happiness

Penulis: Sophie Lane
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-07-10 01:06:09

The city stretched out beneath us like a sea of lights.

Cars moved slowly through the streets far below, their headlights weaving through downtown like tiny streams of white and red. The lake was calm, reflecting the moonlight so perfectly it almost looked like glass.

I rested my hands on the stone railing and took a deep breath.

"I don't think I've ever felt this peaceful."

The words came out almost as a whisper.

For the first time in months, there wasn't a weight sitting on my shoulders.

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  • Decisions I made    Happiness

    The city stretched out beneath us like a sea of lights.Cars moved slowly through the streets far below, their headlights weaving through downtown like tiny streams of white and red. The lake was calm, reflecting the moonlight so perfectly it almost looked like glass.I rested my hands on the stone railing and took a deep breath."I don't think I've ever felt this peaceful."The words came out almost as a whisper.For the first time in months, there wasn't a weight sitting on my shoulders.No fear.No pressure.No wondering what kind of mood someone else would be in.Just...peace.The breeze gently lifted my hair as I closed my eyes for a second, letting myself simply exist in the moment.When I opened them again, I continued looking out over the city, completely unaware that Jack had stopped looking at the skyline altogether.Instead...He was looking at me.Not for a second.Not in passing.He simply stood there quietly, watching me.Watching the smile that hadn't left my face all e

  • Decisions I made    The View

    I tightened my fingers around Jack's hand as we followed the softly lit stone pathway."You've been awfully mysterious today."He smiled without looking at me."So I've been told.""You've also been smiling like you know something I don't.""I do."I laughed."That is incredibly unfair.""I know."The path curved around a beautifully landscaped rooftop garden filled with hydrangeas, roses, and lavender. The sounds of the restaurant slowly faded behind us until all I could hear was the gentle breeze coming off the lake and the distant hum of the city below.The farther we walked, the quieter everything became.Then I saw it.At the far corner of the rooftop sat a small wooden gazebo draped in white lights.Beyond it, an observation deck overlooked the entire city.The skyline sparkled in every direction.Lake Erie stretched into the darkness, reflecting the moonlight like polished glass."Oh, Jack..."He looked at me instead of the view."I was hoping you'd like it.""It's beautiful."

  • Decisions I made    The Rooftop

    The private elevator carried us quietly to the rooftop level.Neither of us said much.We didn't need to.Every once in a while I'd glance over at Jack and catch him looking at me. He'd smile, I'd smile back, and somehow that was enough.When the elevator doors opened, a hostess was already waiting."Good evening, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Moretti."She greeted us warmly before leading us through the elegant dining room.The restaurant was breathtaking.Soft piano music drifted through the air while candlelight reflected off crystal glasses. The floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the lake, now painted in brilliant shades of orange and pink as the sun slowly disappeared behind the skyline.Couples talked quietly over dinner.Business executives laughed around another table.Everything felt sophisticated without feeling stiff.The hostess led us past the main dining room to a set of glass doors that opened onto a private terrace.My eyes widened."Oh..."There was only one table.It sat near t

  • Decisions I made    The Look

    The afternoon slipped by faster than I expected.I had made it nearly halfway through my book before realizing I had spent more time staring at the lake than actually reading the pages.Every few minutes, my mind drifted back to Jack.His smile.The way he looked at me that morning.The message that simply said, Tonight is important to me.I finally closed the book and glanced at the time.4:15 p.m.He had to be done by now.As if on cue, my phone buzzed.I smiled before I even picked it up.Jack: Mission accomplished.Lela: You survived?Jack: Barely.I laughed.Lela: Was it really that bad?Three dots appeared.Then...Jack: The meetings weren't bad.I frowned.Lela: Then what was?His reply came almost immediately.Jack: Being in the same building as you and not getting to spend the afternoon with you.I couldn't help but smile.That man...Lela: You're ridiculous.Jack: Probably.Another message followed.Jack: I'll be upstairs in about twenty minutes.I looked down at myself.My

  • Decisions I made    I Wonder

    I settled deeper into the oversized lounge chair, adjusted my sunglasses, and opened my book.The rooftop pool was peaceful.The gentle sound of the waterfall blended with quiet conversations, soft music drifted through the speakers, and every now and then a light breeze rolled in off the lake, making the white curtains around my cabana sway.It was exactly what I needed.For the first time in months, there wasn't a deadline staring me in the face.No vendor reports.No meetings.No phone calls from Ron asking me to fix someone else's mistakes.Just a good book, warm sunshine, and a weekend that already felt like something out of a movie.I had barely finished one chapter when my phone buzzed.Jack: Conference speaker number one has already gone twenty minutes over. Save me.I couldn't help but laugh.I quickly texted back.Lela: I thought you said you had to be professional.Less than a minute later...Jack: I'm texting under the table.I shook my head, smiling.Lela: You're terrible

  • Decisions I made    What To Do

    Jack wrapped his arms around my waist and smiled down at me."I really do have to work for a little while."I rested my forehead against his chest and sighed dramatically."I know.""I promised I'd be responsible.""You've been responsible all week."He laughed."I have a conference to run.""I suppose."He tilted my chin up with one finger."I'll be back before you know it."I smiled."I'll hold you to that."Jack leaned down and kissed me.It wasn't rushed.It wasn't overly passionate.Just slow, sweet, and lingering enough to make me smile the second we pulled apart."I've wanted to do that since we walked through the lobby," he admitted.I laughed."What's been stopping you?""Professionalism."I looked around the enormous suite."I think we're far enough away from the lobby now.""I'd say so."He stole one more quick kiss before stepping back."I need to check in downstairs with the conference coordinator. We have a welcome meeting, then a couple of presentations this afternoon.

  • Decisions I made    The message

    We had barely made it twenty feet into the mall before Mom was already pulling dresses off racks."Mom.""What?""We've been here two minutes.""And?""You already have six dresses."She looked down at the armful of clothes she was carrying."I do.""That's a problem.""No, it's called being prepar

  • Decisions I made    Questions

    "Where is Jack taking you for dinner?" Mom asked as we walked toward the mall entrance.I smiled."Pier W."Mom stopped so fast I nearly walked right into her."What?"I laughed."Pier W."She just stood there staring at me."The Pier W?""Yes, Mom."For a moment she didn't say anything.Then she g

  • Decisions I made    Shopping

    Friday morning arrived much earlier than I would have liked.My alarm went off at six, and for a few seconds I just lay there staring at the ceiling.The events of the night before slowly came back to me.Dinner with Mom and Dad.The interrogation.The shopping trip I had somehow been volunteered f

  • Decisions I made    Dinner with my parents

    "Okay," Dad said as he leaned back in his chair. "Let's talk about this Jack guy."I groaned."Do we have to?""Absolutely."Mom laughed."We definitely have to."I shook my head."There's really not much to tell."Dad pointed at me."Start with what you know."I thought about it for a moment."Wel

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