Intro. Floryn was sunshine in human form.
She laughed too loud, got excited over the smallest things, cried during movies, and loved people without holding back. She wasn’t graceful in a traditional way — she tripped over her own feet, forgot important dates, and talked too fast when she was nervous.
And somehow, she married Raphael.
Raphael was wealthy, composed, and quietly powerful. He came from an old-money family known for their influence in business and politics. His voice was low and gentle, never rushed, never sharp. Even when he was firm, he sounded calm — like still water that ran deep.
People expected him to marry someone equally polished and refined.
Instead, he chose sunshine.
Where Floryn was expressive, Raphael was reserved. Where she panicked, he steadied. When she cried, he didn’t tease or dismiss her — he would sit in front of her, tilt her chin up softly, and wipe her tears with careful thumbs.
“Breathe slowly,” he would murmur. “I’m here.”
He never tried to quiet her brigh