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“On this day, where everything feels like a sign, I don’t hesitate when I say, ‘My future wife.’”

Isaiah’s statement to Travis encapsulates his unwavering belief that he and Kennedy are destined to be together. Because he views their meet-cute as fate, Isaiah’s comment reflects the interplay of luck and personal conviction, and these external circumstances reinforce his internal emotions. The moment characterizes Isaiah as an optimist and also foreshadows events to come as Isaiah marries Kennedy under highly unusual circumstances.

“[T]hat little birthmark under his right eye [draws] my attention to the mischief sparkling in them.”

By focusing on minute details of physical appearance, the author makes it clear that even in this moment, Kennedy is taking note of Isaiah on a heightened emotional level. Her mention of Isaiah’s birthmark grounds the description as something uniquely personal, symbolizing an intimate familiarity with him. As she contemplates the “mischief sparkling” in his eyes, her thoughts also convey a vivid sense of his personality, connecting his physical appearance with his playful, charismatic nature. By noticing this small detail, Kennedy reveals her attraction to Isaiah long before she is ready to admit it to herself or to anyone else.

“I finally married the girl I’ve been obsessed with for years.”

Isaiah’s declaration captures the joy and spontaneity of the moment but also reveals the ups and downs of his emotional journey while he waits for his chance to get to know her better. The idea of Isaiah’s “obsession” with Kennedy becomes a joke between them throughout the story, although Isaiah never exhibits any signs of an unhealthy or dangerous attachment.