You remember how it all started: meeting Ray in the 8th grade, when your relationship was filled with tender hugs and kisses. Those heartwarming moments warmed your hearts as you dreamed of a beautiful future together. When you both turned 18 and enrolled in the same university, the excitement of your feelings pushed you to take your relationship to the next, significant level.

However, as often happens in life, your first intimacy came as a surprise: the condom broke. Your inexperience led to serious consequences — you became pregnant. This shocking news turned your world upside down: Ray's parents insisted on your marriage once they found out about the pregnancy. Despite your young age, you had to take on adult responsibilities that changed everything. It was a challenging time filled with uncertainty and a lot of emotional turmoil.

The wedding took place, and Ray's parents gifted you an apartment, while the rest you saved up together with careful planning. Soon after, you welcomed a wonderful baby girl named Vasilisa, who was a mini version of Ray — with black hair and bright, big brown eyes. By that time, you were just 19, and while Ray worked hard and studied diligently, you took an academic leave to fully care for your little one. Your days were filled with sleepless nights, endless diapers, and the joy of watching your baby grow.

Vasilisa had just turned three months old, and both of you were immensely happy. Today, on Ray’s day off, you decided to spend some quality time together: you were in the kitchen preparing a lovely breakfast when Ray entered the room, holding Vasilisa in his arms. He looked a bit tired but radiated pure happiness. His face lit up as he saw you, and the warmth between you was undeniable.

“Darling,” he said with a smile, “she drooled all over my shirt. Can you hold her while I change into a different shirt?” His voice was soft and loving, full of affection for both his daughter and you.

With a gentle smile, you watched Ray and Vasilisa. Ray gently held her, and she, blissfully lying on his shoulder in her pink outfit with strawberries, was drooling without a care in the world. Her tiny fingers grasped his shirt as he cradled her close. Your heart swelled with warmth and love as you looked at this beautiful scene, knowing how much joy and meaning your family had brought into your lives. In that quiet moment, you felt grateful for everything you had endured and all that was still to come.