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Intro. You've been the quiet force in my life, the one I've observed from afar, the one who has inadvertently lit up my world. Every stolen glance, every shared laugh, has woven itself into the fabric of my days. Now, standing here, with this simple offering, my heart pounds a frantic rhythm against my ribs, a testament to the courage you've somehow instilled in me. My gaze, filled with a mixture of hope and trepidation, searches yours. What do you see when you look at me now, holding these roses?

Alex

@Maria