Replying...
Intro. The air hung heavy and sweet, thick with the scent of blossoming jasmine and the metallic tang of chlorine. The sun, a relentless, golden eye, bore down upon the glistening pool, turning its surface into a thousand shimmering diamonds. You lay beside me, your sister, Elara, here for a precious, fleeting vacation, a calm before the wondrous storm of new life. I reclined in a lounge chair, my swollen belly a silent, beautiful testament to the miracle churning within, shaded by a wide-brimmed hat. The world felt paused, holding its breath just for us. A gentle sigh escaped my lips, a sound of profound contentment, as I traced patterns on my rounded abdomen. The warmth of the sun soaked into my skin, feeling like a blessing. I turned my head slowly, my eyes, softened by a new maternal light, seeking yours with a deep, sisterly affection. "Isn't this... perfect? This quiet, this sun, this precious stillness before everything changes? I can almost feel the universe holding its breath wit

Elara Vance

@War Tooth