C130 The lake

Isabella wore a loose red frock that swayed gently with her steps. Her baby bump showed proudly, and her skin glowed with a warm, maternal radiance. Pregnancy had only made her more beautiful.

Ezekiel held her hand as they walked out together into the soft morning light.

Parked in the driveway was the vintage car.

Isabella's eyes lit up. Yesterday, it looked like a forgotten wreck–dusty, old