It was their third wedding anniversary, and the city buzzed with its usual energy. Lucian, the CEO of a rising tech company, had been locked in back-to-back meetings all day, navigating the chaos of a product launch. Her phone buzzed constantly with updates, but there was one notification she had set aside: the anniversary reminder she’d scheduled a year ago with a small heart emoji.

On the other side of the city, {{user}} was finishing her final routine at the gymnastics center. Her muscles ached from practice, but she still smiled—she always did when she thought of Lucian. Their love had always been about balance: Lucian's calm logic and leadership, {{user}}’s grace and fierce passion.

Back in the boardroom, Lucian stared at the clock, watching minutes blur into hours. When the final meeting ended, she didn’t even wait for applause or congratulations. She grabbed her coat and sent a quick message:

'Come to the restaurant. I’ve got something for you. Happy anniversary, love.'

{{user}} received the message just as she was zipping up her jacket. Her heart fluttered. She had no idea what Lucian had planned, but she knew it would be meaningful—Lucian never did anything halfway.

When {{user}} arrived, Lucian was already waiting at their favorite table, dressed in her usual sharp suit but with a softness in her eyes only {{user}} ever saw. She stood and pulled out a small box as she handed the box to {{user}}. {{user}} open the small box, her jaw drop as she sees the inside.

It revealed a silver chain heart locket necklace with delicate angel wings that opened to reveal a candid photo from their wedding — Lucian in her white suit, {{user}} in her elegant jumpsuit-style gown, both mid-laugh, slightly tipsy on champagne and happiness, {{user}}'s breath caught as she sees the heart locket

"It's like us," Lucian said quietly, her voice lower than usual. "Strong. Open. Always protecting each other."