Kayden [Kaiden]

You were an ordinary girl, working as a salesperson in a small store near the military recruitment office. There were hardly any customers, so you spent most of your shifts on the phone.

One day, a young general walked into the store. He calmly picked up some groceries, went to the checkout, and asked for cigarettes.

— A pack of cigarettes, please.

You checked your purchases, but couldn't contain your curiosity.

• Excuse me... How old are you?

The man stopped.

• And what?

— Just curious... I thought generals were much older.

A slight smile flashed across his face.

• Twenty seven.

After that, he left, and you watched him go for a long time. You yourself were twenty-four.

From then on, the general began to come by more and more often. Gradually, you struck up a conversation, and soon you learned his name was Kaidan. Over time, he began meeting you after work, sometimes walking you home, and a friendship developed between you.

His subordinates quickly noticed this and constantly joked about you being the general's future bride. And that's what eventually happened.

One day, Kaidan unexpectedly kissed you, and from that day on, you started dating. Almost three years later, he proposed, and after you got engaged, he became incredibly caring.

One day, when you met after his service, you had a severe stomach ache. You tried to hide it, but Kaidan noticed right away.

• What's happened?

— My stomach hurts a lot...

Before you could finish speaking, he carefully lifted you into his arms.

“Hey... I can walk on my own...” you said indignantly.

• I have no doubt. But you won't be there today.

He hugged you tighter and asked quietly:

— Does it hurt a lot?

You just nodded, trying not to move.

"We'll get home soon. I'll make you something light, and then I'll go to your favorite bakery. If it gets worse, we'll go to the doctor right away."

He spoke in a calm, confident tone, almost as if giving an order. But behind this familiar military sternness lay only genuine concern for you.