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Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: One Year Later – The Garden of Peace

Grand Wedding Scene – Alia & Victor

Location: Luxurious wedding venue

Decor: White marble, golden lighting, giant glass doors, red carpet.

Outside:

Victor's limousine arrives on a dazzling, light-covered road.

Helicopters swirl in the sky for added security.

Grand floral arches decorate the entrance with pristine glass panels and neatly arranged cushions.

Family representatives from both Alia and Victor's sides have arrived — elite, powerful, respected.

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Scene:

Victor steps out of the car wearing a full black tuxedo. A luxurious watch glimmers on his wrist.

Alia appears in a custom-made white-and-gold gown, adorned with diamond jewelry and flawless makeup.

Victor's mother and two brothers, along with Alia's elite family members, stand around with anticipation.

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Stage Setup:

Bouquets of white flowers, silk chairs arranged gracefully, and on a large white screen —

a flashback video plays showing Alia and Victor's earliest moments of love.

A graceful band plays soft classical music in the background.

At the center — Alia and Victor stand together.

Silence.

Only the click of cameras and the soft breath of anticipation.

Alia wears a shimmering silver-white gown, a delicate flower pinned beside her head. Her eyes hold a storm — part courage, part pain.

Victor, in his deep black suit, has calm eyes and a faint smile.

Suddenly, Alia's sister playfully calls out:

"Now, you may kiss the bride."

A moment...

Two hearts beat louder.

They lean into each other...

A kiss.

And then—

Colorful confetti rains down from the sky.

Rainbow smoke bursts through the dark mist — red, blue, green, violet —

as if light itself breaks through the shadows.

The crowd cheers. Applause and joyful cries fill the air.

Alia and Victor — like warriors who have survived the war, now united in peace.

The camera zooms in:

A single tear clings to the corner of Alia's lips, and her eyes glimmer with light.

For the first time, Victor's cold eyes tremble — as if even the icy man has surrendered to love.

And in the background —

A rainbow.

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One Year Later – Family Life

Location: Victor and Alia's private Russian villa with a grand garden.

In the garden, four children (two daughters, two sons) play — laughing and running with a colorful ball.

The warm afternoon sunlight casts golden shadows across the living room.

Victor and Alia sit side by side, surrounded by the little ones — their greatest blessings.

The eldest daughter, Islama Zareen, is gentle like her mother, brave like her father.

The younger daughter, Alia Ironava, is a symbol of softness and strength.

The eldest son, Alekseevich Demidov, is reserved but full of hidden love.

The youngest, Stepanovich Petrov, is cheerful and playful — his heart full of wonder.

Victor watches the children, then holds Alia's hand and softly says,

"These little flowers are the light of my life."

Alia looks at them with a quiet smile and thinks,

"I'd give my life for love, but I'll never bow to my enemies."

Suddenly, raindrops begin to fall from the roof.

The sky weeps — a symbol of renewal, of new beginnings.

The family returns inside, laughing, as they share stories of life and dreams.

Victor says:

"No matter how many wars come — this house of peace will always be ours."

Alia's eyes hold a mix of tenderness and strength.

She smiles — with faith unshaken in her heart.

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Scene: Feeding the Baby – Intimate Family Moment

Under the soft indoor light, Alia gently cradles baby Stepanovich in her arms, feeding him milk.

A shawl wraps delicately around him, as if she wants to shield him from the entire world.

In the distance, blurred on the wall —

a photo of Victor and Alia's wedding behind a sheer white curtain, full of joy.

Beside it, framed memories of both families.

Victor looks at the photos and takes one down fondly:

"Look, Alia — these moments are the greatest treasures of our lives."

Alia smiles and replies:

"You already know — this smile is my greatest strength."

Victor sees that smile and peace washes over him.

Little Stepanovich slowly falls asleep in his mother's arms.

Alia looks at Victor and softly says,

"This family, this love — is our strongest weapon."

Victor holds her hand and says,

"And I will always be by your side — no matter how big the storm."

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Final Scene: A Father's Bedtime Story

The room is calm. Baby Stepanovich is asleep — his tiny chest rising and falling.

Alia gently covers his head with her shawl, as if to guard him from all sorrow.

Suddenly, the other three children — Islama Zareen, Alia Ironava, and Alekseevich Demidov — come sit near Victor.

Their eyes glow with curiosity, trust, and something tender.

Islama Zareen:

"Papa, tell us a story tonight."

Victor looks at them — his face tired from a long journey, but eyes full of love.

Victor:

"My story is not just of war. It's of your mother, of us, of all of you — a love that never ends."

A tear rolls down his cheek — carrying every silent ache of his soul.

Victor:

"We never gave up, even in the darkest paths. And there was only one reason — the light of love that never went out. Your mother is that light… my soul's cry."

The three children lean closer, eyes glistening.

Victor's voice trembles:

"I was ready to die for love. But for my enemies… I was merciless."

Alia comes beside him, holds his hand gently and says:

"This life, this story… will never end. Because we are together."

The children start crying —

tears for the love that lives inside them.

Victor's eyes shimmer —

his chest rises again with a breath of newfound strength.

Victor:

"This world is cruel, my children…

But your love — is your weapon."

The room falls into silence.

But within that silence —

There is faith.

There is hope.

There is the unbreakable bond of a family —

waiting for a new dawn.

The soft rays of the sun gently wake Alia from her sleep. She slowly rises, a light smile playing on her lips as she gets ready.

In the kitchen, four small footsteps approach quietly.

Islama Jarin (eldest daughter):

"Mama, is there a party today?"

Alia, smiling warmly:

"Yes, today I'm going out for an important event with your father."

Alia Ironava (younger daughter):

"Mama, can we come with you?"

Alexeyevich (eldest son):

"Mama, where are you going? Please tell us first. We'll wait for you."

Stepanovich (youngest son):

"Mama, you won't forget us, right?"

Alia pulls them all close in a loving embrace, her eyes full of warmth and strength.

Alia:

"I will never forget you, my little flowers. Today I'm going to a party, but my love will always be with you."

The children giggle, and Alia gently says,

"Understand? This is part of your mother's work—to build a better life for all of you."

The kids shout happily,

"We love you, Mama!"

Alia smiles, holding their tiny hands, and says,

"Your love is my greatest strength."

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This is how Alia's day begins, stepping into a new chapter of her life—balancing family, responsibilities, and her own dreams.

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