High above the Ionian Sea, nestled between rugged cliffs and lemon groves, the town of Taormina has watched centuries of love stories unfold – and one more was written on a sun-drenched afternoon when Thomas asked Kate to spend forever with him.

They had spent the morning strolling through the town’s winding streets, where stone balconies overflowed with flowers and laughter drifted from café terraces. From the moment they arrived, there was something in the air – an old-world charm, a sense of something quietly magical.

At the ancient Greek Theatre, with its sweeping view of Mount Etna rising above the sea in the distance, they sat side by side, soaking in the silence between centuries. Kate turned to say something – and Thomas was already reaching for the small velvet box in his pocket. With the theatre’s grand arches framing the sky behind them, Thomas got down on one knee. He spoke simply – from the heart. And Kate, caught somewhere between tears and wonder, said yes. Tourists applauded from the shadows of the ruins. A street musician began to play softly down the hill. And as they embraced, the whole town – the whole world, it seemed – sparkled a little brighter.

Later, they toasted with limoncello at a quiet terrace overlooking the bay, watching the lights of boats twinkle on the water below, knowing this place – this moment – would forever be theirs.