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All I want to do is look at him for the rest of my life as he guides me through the waves.

The celebratory tears in my eyes make me see him in a blur, but it’s a beautiful blur.

He’s the light amidst the tears, as if he’s a star in the sky.

The only exchange we need is a look.

A glance that says a thousand words.

But he doesn’t think that’s not enough.

“I love you,” he mouths in my direction.

My eyes light up and all I do is wink in response, just like he did when we were at the Australian Open.

In that brief, profound moment, I see our past, present, and future intertwine.

I see a thousand adventures yet to be lived, shared laughter and tears, and a connection that will last.

It’s a moment of clarity, where everything falls into place, and I realize that I found my soulmate in this vast sea of people.

The memory of his gaze lingers within me, etched into my soul.

It became the anchor, the guiding light that will lead me back to him. No matter how turbulent the journey has been, it’s worth it.

Every crappy feeling has been meaningful.

In that crowded moment, I know that our love was meant to be, and I would do anything to capture that magic, to create a lifetime of shared glances and unspoken understanding.

Then our gazes break as he looks somewhere else on the court. Letty is standing next to the net, waiting.

With a mixture of emotions, I make my way toward the net to shake her hand. There is a mutual respect between us, born out of the battle we have just fought. We exchange a knowing glance, acknowledging the intensity and determination we both brought to the court.

“You finally did it, Luna.”

I smile. “Thank you for challenging me.”

Even though I’ve hated losing against her, she’s made me grow, and playing with the best is an honor.

“You know it.” She winks and then walks away.

Disbelief washes over me as I realize the magnitude of what this really is.

I stand at the center of the court, looking at the people around me yelling, and a mix of joy, relief, and astonishment courses through me.

Ten-year-old me would never believe that this is our life.

Chapter72

Violetta

It’s over.

We’re together finally, out in the open.

No girlfriend involved, just us.

It took him long enough.

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