The applause echoed through the neighborhood.
For several seconds, it seemed as though Pearl Villa itself was shaking from the happiness of everyone gathered there.
Music filled the lawn once again.
Miles stood beside Chloe, still holding her hand.
Neither of them seemed ready to let go.
Dion stepped forward with the microphone.
"Everyone, please calm down."
The cheering somehow became louder.
Dion looked at the crowd.
"Calm down dear guests."
Flora laughed from her seat.
"You are making it worse."
Dion turned toward her.
"I know."
The young people laughed.
Dion looked back at Miles.
"Brother, congratulations."
Miles smiled.
"Thank you."
Dion then looked toward Chloe.
"And congratulations to you too. You have officially taken responsibility for the most complicated man in this entire generation."
Chloe laughed.
"I think I can manage."
Dion placed a hand over his heart.
"Such confidence."
Miles shook his head.
"Stop frightening my wife on the first day."
