
#### Chapter 1: The Night That Changed Everything
On a quiet night in the English countryside, the moon shone brightly, illuminating the small village immersed in tranquility. In a grand yet warm home, Early, a 17-year-old girl, awoke to a clattering noise outside her window. Driven by curiosity that outweighed her fear, Early rose from her bed and peeked through the curtain.
A young man with messy black hair and a frustrated expression was struggling to climb into her room through the window. Startled, Early screamed, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"
The young man, Julian, looked equally shocked and nearly fell from the window. "Be quiet! I'm not a thief! This is all a misunderstanding!" he said angrily, though it was clear he was more confused than dangerous.
The commotion quickly woke the entire household. Early’s parents, panicked and furious, immediately concluded that Julian was an intruder with ill intentions. Without giving Julian a chance to explain, they decided that marriage was the only way to save the family’s honor.
#### Chapter 2: The Hasty Marriage
The wedding took place in a tense atmosphere. Early felt deeply distressed and bewildered by the situation, while Julian remained silent, looking angry at the world. They stood at the altar, two souls bound by a misunderstanding that neither wanted.
During the ceremony, Early glanced at Julian and asked in a trembling voice, "Why were you in my room that night?"
Julian responded flatly, "I was just looking for a place to hide. I didn’t know it was your room."
The answer didn’t satisfy Early’s curiosity, but she had no choice but to accept her fate. After the ceremony, they both moved to a small house on the outskirts of town, far from her parents' home.
#### Chapter 3: A New Beginning
Their new life began with awkward silence. The small house they inhabited felt like a prison to Early, while Julian seemed more interested in his books and his work outside the home. They barely spoke to each other, and any brief conversation often ended in a minor quarrel.
However, beneath Julian’s cold demeanor, Early began to see signs of sincerity. One day, when she was feeling particularly sad, Julian brought her wildflowers picked from their garden. "These are for you," he said quietly. "I’m not good with words, but I hope this makes you feel better."
Early’s heart softened slightly. She began to realize that Julian might be more than just an angry young man who had climbed into her room that night.
#### Chapter 4: Getting to Know Julian
Early decided to get to know Julian better. She began to approach him cautiously, trying to break the silence between them. One evening, as they sat together by the fireplace, Early asked, "Julian, why are you always so angry?"
Julian stared into the fire, taking a deep breath before replying, "My past wasn’t easy, Early. My father died when I was young, and my mother had to work hard to support us. I learned to take care of myself and not trust others."
Early felt sympathy and began to see Julian differently. She realized that beneath his harsh exterior, there were deep-seated wounds and fears.
#### Chapter 5: Starting to Open Up
Their relationship began to change. Julian started to open up more to Early. They began to talk more often and share stories. Julian started to show his softer side, which was rarely seen. One day, he even helped Early cook dinner, something he had never done before.
"Honestly, I never knew what it felt like to have a family that truly cared," Julian admitted one night. "Maybe that’s why I’m always angry. I’m afraid of losing something I never had."
Early looked at him with affection. "We can learn together, Julian. We can create something beautiful from the beginning."
#### Chapter 6: Misunderstanding
However, their relationship wasn’t always smooth. One day, Early found a letter on Julian’s desk that made her feel distrustful. The letter seemed to indicate that Julian was still in contact with someone from his past.
When Early confronted Julian about the letter, he felt attacked and reverted to his angry demeanor. "I don’t have to explain myself to you!" he shouted.
Early felt deeply hurt. She thought they had come so far, but now everything seemed to be falling apart. However, that night, Julian came to her room and apologized. "I was wrong. I shouldn’t have gotten angry. The letter was from my sister. I was just too scared to talk about my family."
Early accepted his apology with great relief. They embraced, and the misunderstanding only strengthened their bond.
#### Chapter 7: Feeling Love Grow
As time passed, Early and Julian began to feel love growing between them. They found happiness in their togetherness and learned to appreciate each other. Julian started showing his gentle side more often, and Early felt stronger and more confident.
One day, Julian took Early to a place where he used to play as a child. "This is my secret place," he said. "I want to share this with you because you are now an important part of my life."
Early was touched. They spent the day together, sharing stories and laughter. That night, under a sky full of stars, Julian whispered, "I love you, Early. I know we started off the wrong way, but I’m grateful we can be together."
Early smiled and responded, "I love you too, Julian. We’ll make this work."
#### Chapter 8: Challenges from Outside
However, their life was shaken again when Julian’s family came and tried to disrupt their life. Julian’s older brother believed Julian didn’t deserve to be happy after everything that had happened in the past.
Early and Julian had to unite and face this challenge. They spoke with Julian’s family, trying to explain that they had changed and were now happy together.
In the end, Julian’s family saw how happy Julian and Early were, and they decided to support the young couple. The challenge only made their love stronger.
#### Chapter 9: Finding Balance
After overcoming the external challenges, Early and Julian found balance in their life. They learned to support each other and respect each other’s differences. Early found happiness in her life with Julian, and Julian began to feel peace in his life.
They both found joy in their daily routines, enjoying the little moments they spent together. Julian learned to be more open, while Early became more independent and strong.
#### Chapter 10: A Happy Ending
Finally, Early and Julian realized that their marriage, which had started with a misunderstanding, had turned into a genuine and deep love. They both felt grateful for the journey they had gone through and promised to love and support each other forever.
One beautiful night, under the same sky that witnessed the beginning of their story, Julian knelt before Early and repeated their wedding vows. "I promise to love and protect you forever, Early. Thank you for giving me the chance to love you."
Early smiled, tears of happiness streaming down her cheeks. "I promise to love you forever too, Julian. Thank you for opening your heart to me."
They embraced under the moonlight, knowing they had found true love in each other. Their lives ended with unexpected happiness and everlasting love.
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