Olivia's heart skipped a beat as she turned around and saw Alex standing in front of her. It had been years since she had last seen him, but she recognized him immediately. His piercing green eyes were just as captivating as she remembered, and even though he seemed guarded, there was still something familiar about his smile. 

 "Alex?" She said, her voice trembling a little. 

 "Hey, Liv." He replied, his voice as warm as ever. 

 As they exchanged pleasantries, Olivia couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth spreading through her body. Suddenly, the hustle and bustle of the festival seemed to fade away and all she could focus on was Alex. 

 She couldn't deny that there was something between them - a connection that she couldn't quite explain. As they talked, Olivia found herself getting lost in his words, hanging on to every sentence he spoke. Alex, on the other hand, was intrigued by Olivia's kind-heartedness. 

He had always remembered her as someone who radiated positivity and light, and he was pleasantly surprised to see that not much had changed. Despite his guarded demeanor, he found himself opening up to her - sharing stories from his past and discussing his hopes for the future. 

There was something about her that made him feel safe, like he could be his true self around her. As they meandered through the festival grounds together, Olivia couldn't help but feel like this was fate - that their paths were meant to cross again. 

And as they parted ways that day, exchanging numbers and promising to keep in touch, she knew deep down that this was only the beginning of their story. 13 The days following the festival passed in a blur for Olivia as she found herself constantly thinking about Alex. Every time she saw her phone light up with a message from him, a jolt of excitement shot through her veins. 

 Their conversations flowed easily, filled with laughter and shared memories. They talked about their lives, their interests, and the things that made them tick. It was as if they had picked up right where they had left off years ago. 

 And then came that fateful day when Alex asked her out on a date. Olivia's heart raced as she eagerly accepted, her mind already running wild with anticipation. As she got ready for the date, Olivia couldn't help but feel nervous. 

What if things didn't go well? What if they didn't have anything to talk about? But as soon as she saw Alex waiting for her at the restaurant, all her fears evaporated. He looked handsome as ever and his warm smile put her at ease immediately. 

 They talked effortlessly over dinner, catching up on lost time and filling each other in on their lives since they last saw each other. Olivia found herself getting lost in his stories, his voice washing over her like a comforting wave. 

 As they walked back to her apartment after dinner, hand in hand, Olivia felt like she was walking on air. The night was crisp and clear, the stars twinkling above like little beacons of hope. And then, as they stood under a tree on the sidewalk, Alex leaned in and kissed her softly. It felt as though fireworks went off behind Olivia's eyelids as she closed them and melted into his embrace. From that day on, Olivia and Alex became inseparable. 

Their love grew stronger with each passing day, filling their hearts with warmth and joy. 14 They spent their weekends exploring new places together - taking long walks in parks or driving out to the countryside. Sometimes they would just stay indoors and watch movies, cuddled up on the couch under a warm blanket. 

 As winter turned into spring, Alex surprised Olivia with tickets to Paris - a city she had always dreamed of visiting. They wandered along the Seine River hand in hand, taking in the sights and sounds around them. And then, on the top of the Eiffel Tower at sunset, Alex got down on one knee and asked Olivia to marry him. 

Tears streamed down her face as she said yes, knowing deep down that she had found her soulmate. A year later, on a warm summer day, Olivia walked down the aisle to Alex's smiling face. 

They exchanged vows, promising to love and cherish each other until death do them part. As they danced together under the starry night sky, surrounded by their friends and family, Olivia knew that she had found her happily ever after. 

Alex was her everything - her past, present, and future. And as the night wound down and they said their goodbyes to their loved ones, Olivia glanced up at the moon above, feeling blessed beyond measure. She had come full circle - back to where it all began with Alex. But this time around, they had each other forever.