Cindy stands tall, her wild hair catching flecks of golden light as she surveys the bounty. Ross, broad-shouldered and lively, grins at her across the fragrant piles. The air is thick with the scent of earth and cocoa, and beyond the tent, birds trill their evening songs.
"It looks like your collection has finished," Ross remarks, a teasing sparkle in his eyes as he glances over at Cindy.
"It is," Cindy replies, her voice soft but triumphant. She wipes her brow and meets Ross's gaze with a satisfied smile.
Ross counts to three, his voice rising in excitement. Cindy and Ross clutch the nearest vines, their laughter ringing out as they swing high above the soft earth, leaves fluttering all around them. Their feet graze the grass as they arc through the air, faces flushed with freedom and joy.
Hand in hand, Cindy and Ross slip into the gentle current, the water swirling around them. They embrace, drifting lazily as dragonflies dance above the surface. The world feels hushed except for the gentle rush of water and their quiet laughter.
Cindy taps Ross lightly on the arm, her eyes sparkling with amusement. As he turns, she calmly and playfully rubs her belly. For a moment, the world holds its breath.
"Cindy, are you...?" Ross stares, his eyes widening in awe and disbelief.
"Yes, Ross. We're going to have a baby," Cindy says, her voice a gentle murmur as the last rays of sunlight gild her features.
Ross gathers Cindy into his arms, holding her with trembling joy. Tears of happiness prick his eyes as they sway together, the cool water lapping at their legs. In the fading light, their hearts beat as one, anticipation and love swirling between them.
Cindy and Ross curl up together beneath their leafy roof, hands resting gently on her belly. The stars wheel overhead as they whisper hopes and dreams for the life soon to come. Wrapped in each other's arms, they drift into a hopeful sleep, ready to welcome the dawn of their growing family.
