The glassy surface of the water rippled gently as the gondola slipped through it, gliding along the canal with ease. A woman sat demurely, shading her head of wild blonde curls with a parasol. Her husband's long arms gripped the equally long paddle, straining a bit against the tension of the water. He wasn't the strongest man, but the woman gazed at him with pure adoration nonetheless. They were enjoying a lovely evening together in Venice, celebrating their anniversary...
The only foreseeable problem was that it was not clear how long the two had been married. That's why there wasn't any party, writing the invitations would have been hell. A calm, relaxed boat ride as the sun was setting. It suited the couple just perfectly.
