A Ceremony to Remember
The officiant spoke warmly, describing their love story and how it tied to the unusual events of that zoo day. Guests laughed and clapped at the mention of the baby hippo’s “performance.” Julia squeezed David’s hand, her heart swelling with gratitude.
She looked at the enclosure behind them, where the calf now slightly older, peeked curiously from the water. It was as if it understood the moment unfolding. The atmosphere was filled with joy.
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