Saturday mornings were my sacred time—coffee, a book, and peace. That was until Ryan called to say he was moving in the next day. We’d been together for six months, and though it felt sudden, I was ready for it. But when he mentioned a “little thing,” I brushed it off. The next morning, I opened the door to chaos: Ryan’s entire family had arrived. Luggage, kids, noise—his parents, siblings, and even the twins were running amok, turning my quiet home into a circus.

Ryan explained it was a family rule to always stick together. They were staying “not long,” but the chaos was overwhelming. Mornings became battlegrounds, and even my coffee machine was ruined by Ron, his brother-in-law. It all came to a head when I lost it, yelling at everyone to leave. Ryan apologized, and the next day, he gathered his family to go. But as he fixed my broken rocking chair, I realized love isn’t just about the calm moments—it’s about weathering the storm and choosing to stay. So, I asked him to stay.