The next morning felt new, bright, and strangely exciting.

It was Aiden and Alina’s first day back at work as newlyweds, and even though Aiden hadn’t told anyone he’d be coming in, the entire company somehow seemed to know.

As soon as the two stepped through the glass doors, a loud cheer erupted... The lobby was decorated, his picture and that of Alina was hung somewhere.

"Welcome back, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood!" the employees shouted, and confetti rained from above. Balloons ...