Nicole watched their exchange silently.
Given the coupleâs youthful appearances, it suggested a possibility that they were getting married without their parents knowing.
Despite their playful argument, their affection for each other was evident.
Their simple and open display of affection was something Nicole found enviable.
Listening to them lifted her spirits.
The girl offered Nicole some candy serving to celebrate the marriage.
âMiss, try some candy.
I selected each one myself.
Theyâre all tasty.
â
Nicole wasnât fond of sweets, but the girlâs beaming smile made it difficult to decline.
She selected a piece of chocolate and said, âThank you.
â
âTake one for your boyfriend,â the girl suggested.
Feeling awkward, Nicole remarked, âHe doesnât really like sweets.
â
But as she spoke, Jarrod said, âIâll try one.
â
Once more, Nicole was at a loss for words.
The girl extended her hand toward Nicole and suggested, âMiss, you should give one to your boyfriend.
â
Nicole, unable to refuse, selected a chocolate for Jarrod.
He unwrapped it and tasted it promptly.
Nicole did the same, under the watchful eyes of the girl.
The chocolate had a subtle bitterness that transformed into a sweet and aromatic flavor, proving quite delightful.
The girl, watching intently, asked Nicole with hopeful eyes, âMiss, is it delicious?â
âMm, itâs delicious,â Nicole confirmed.
âI knew it would be,â the girl said with a chuckle.
âEven though I canât taste it myself, I made sure to pick a good one based on lots of research.
â
Curious about the girlâs statement, Nicole inquired, âWhat happened to your sense of taste?â
The girl explained somberly, âIâve undergone chemotherapy multiple times.
Now, I canât taste anything at all.
â
Upon hearing this, the girlâs boyfriendâs expression dimmed noticeably.
Nicole froze, taken aback by the gravity of the situation.
âIâm sorry, I had no ideaâ¦â
The girl offered a reassuring smile.
âItâs okay, Miss.
Iâve been dealing with this for quite some time and have come to terms with it.
Once my boyfriend and I get the marriage certificate, weâre planning to travel the world.
Just thinking about that adventure excites me!â
The girlâs boyfriend then interjected with concern, âJust make sure you keep taking your medicine on time.
I wonât let you go otherwise.
â
The girl responded with a mix of defiance and humor, âOh, I never forget to take my medicine.
â