Biltmore Estate Ballroom 1907
Lyanna then asked Şadiye how she met her husband. The soft glow of the chandeliers illuminated the ballroom as guests twirled gracefully on the dance floor. With a twinkle in her eye, Şadiye smiled and began her story.
"It was a chilly autumn evening," she recalled, her voice warm with nostalgia. "I had just attended a charity event in New York. As I was departing, I spotted a nearby small art gallery and spontaneously chose to enter. That's where I first laid eyes on him."
She paused for a moment, lost in her memories. "He was standing by a painting, deep in thought. I remember thinking how engrossed he looked and how the light caught the contours of his face. I approached him, and we struck up a conversation about the artwork. Little did I know that spontaneous decision would change my life forever."
Lyanna listened intently, captivated by Şadiye's tale. "What happened next? Did you see him again?"
"Yes," Şadiye continued, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "Two months later, I saw him again at my cousin's wedding. It was such a surprise to see him there, surrounded by family and friends. We exchanged smiles and caught up, reminiscing about that first meeting. It felt as if no time had passed at all."
"That's wonderful!" Lyanna exclaimed, her enthusiasm evident. "It must have felt wonderful to reconnect like that." She leaned in closer, eager to hear more about Şadiye's experience. "What was it like to see him again after all that time?"
Şadiye smiled, her eyes lighting up as she recalled the moment. "It was like stepping back in time; all those memories flooded back, and for a brief moment, we were just two friends again, laughing and sharing stories as if no years had gone by."
Lyanna smiled, intrigued by Şadiye's reminiscence. "I can only imagine how special that must have been. But tell me, what was his name?"
Şadiye's expression softened as she thought back to that moment, the name lingering in her mind like a familiar tune. "His name is Joren," she replied, a hint of nostalgia in her voice.
Lyanna then asked Şadiye when she realized she was in love with Joren.
Şadiye paused, her gaze drifting to the distance as she recalled the moment. "It was during one of those evenings," she began, her voice filled with warmth. "We were sitting under the stars, just the two of us, sharing our dreams and fears. I remember looking at him and feeling this overwhelming sense of connection. It was as if everything else faded away, and in that brief moment, I knew I loved him."
Lyanna listened attentively, her interest heightened by Şadiye's heartfelt confession. "That sounds beautiful," she said softly. "It's wonderful how love can blossom in the simplest of moments."
Şadiye looked at Lyanna with a smile on her face. "I agree."
Lyanna then turned to Şadiye, curiosity gleaming in her eyes. "So, did Joren say, 'I love you' back?" She asked Şadiye, eager to know more about the outcome of Joren's heartfelt exchange with her.
Şadiye nodded, her smile widening as she recalled the moment. "Yes, he did," she replied, her eyes sparkling with joy. "It was the most unexpected yet beautiful moment. We were sitting under the stars, and he just looked at me and said those three words.
Lyanna leaned in closer, captivated by the story. "That sounds magical! How did you feel when he said it?"
Şadiye took a deep breath, her heart swelling with emotion. "I felt like the world around us faded away, and it was just the two of us in that moment. It was as if everything made sense."
Lyanna then asks Şadiye. "So all of this happened on the same night?"
Şadiye nodded, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "Yes, it was an unforgettable night."
Lyanna looked at Şadiye with a smile. "That's wonderful, Şadiye. When and how did Joren propose to you?"
Şadiye's smile widened as she recalled the moment. "It was under the stars, just like tonight," she said softly. "Joren took my hand, looked deep into my eyes, and told me that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me."
Lyanna gasped, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "That's so romantic!" she exclaimed. "I can just picture it—the stars above, the warmth of the moment. What a beautiful way to propose! Tell me more!"
Şadiye's cheeks flushed with happiness as she continued to share the details of that magical night.
"Well," she continued, her voice drifting into a dreamy tone, "after he proposed, we danced under the stars, lost in our world. It felt like time stood still, and I knew in that moment that I was precisely where I was meant to be."
Lyanna says, "That's wonderful! The warmth of the moment sounds so enchanting."
Şadiye then says, "I agree."
Lyanna asked Şadiye what her wedding dress looked like.
Şadiye has a dreamy look in her eyes. "My wedding dress was everything I had ever dreamed of—elegant and timeless." She paused, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "It was a soft ivory color, adorned with delicate lace and tiny pearls that caught the light perfectly. I felt like a princess."
Lyanna looked at Şadiye with a sincere expression. "That's wonderful. What was your wedding ceremony like?"
Şadiye smiled at the memory, her voice softening as she replied, "Our ceremony was held in a beautiful garden, surrounded by blooming flowers and twinkling candles. It felt magical, as if we were in our own little world."
Lyanna imagines Şadiye's wedding ceremony and then says. "That sounds so romantic. How did Joren react to your wedding dress?"
Şadiye's eyes sparkled as she recalled the moment. "He was completely speechless," she said with a chuckle. "When he finally saw me, his jaw dropped, and I could tell he was overwhelmed with emotion."
Lyanna smiles and says, "That's wonderful, Şadiye."
Şadiye nodded her head in agreement and said, "I agree."
Gevherriz approached Lyanna and Şadiye with a warm smile, breaking into their conversation. "Are you both ready to join the rest of the ball guests?" She asked, her eyes twinkling with excitement.
Lyanna glanced at Şadiye, her expression brightening. "Yes!" she exclaimed.
Şadiye nodded enthusiastically, her earlier memories of her wedding still fresh in her mind. "Absolutely! "Let's go and enjoy the evening," she replied, her heart racing with anticipation for the evening ahead.