After playing around in the underground parking if some time, Nicholas and I finally got into his car, driven by hunger and dizziness
Although it was late, the streets were still bustling with activity. Neon lights flickered across the various buildings, exuding an atmosphere of prosperity and indulgence.
At some point, he had cleared out the entire top floor of the city’s tallest revolving restaurant.
remembered something Yasmine had told me back in school. She said that some people would come to the city, but end up just working hard to earn money.
Apart from higher wages, their lives were no different from back home since they couldn’t enjoy anything.
I hadn’t thought much of it at the time.
“You’ll know what a real big city is when you can spend 30 thousand dollars in one night on food and entertainment,” I had said, feeling superior due to my comfortable family background.
But now, in the face of Nicholas‘ grand gesture, my once–proud words seemed insignificant. I felt a bit overwhelmed.
After all, in the four years of our marriage, I had never experienced such luxury. No one had ever indulged me like this.
The man who now attentively pulled out my chair for me before taking his own seat across from me seemed like a different person altogether.
The waiter came to serve our wine, and just one sip had me
entranced. It felt as though, in my 25 years of lethed only just avverged from unrequited love. I had never been in a reladorship
ke this before
Mature passionate, and accompanied by the enjoymer fa luxurious lifestyle–it seemed like the perfect outcome… meeting me right person at the right time
Ironically, my love life had only become richer and more colorfull arter. I had given up on love.
Nicholas, who was ever composed and refined, sat across from me), eating with graceful manners. Truly powerful people wouldn’t need to boast about what they had done for you.
he had spent a fortune, yet this was still just a simple dinner. For a while, the only sound that could be heard was the soothing melody
of the violin
After dinner, I toyed with the stem of my wine glass and asked him. Were you serious when you said you let your guard down with me?
There was a gentle light in his eyes He picked up his napkin and elegantly dabbed at the corner of his mouth before replying, “Have I not treated you well?”
“You’ve been very good to me,” I said with a smile. “So good that it feels a little unreal.”
“Don’t overthink it,” he said before standing up and gesturing toward me, inviting me to join him. “Enjoy the moment.”
Both of us had been taught from a young age that social dancing was second nature to us. His invitation was perfectly executed, and his posture was impeccable.
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Though he wasn’t smiling, the gentle aura he exuded was enough to charm the violinist playing nearby.
“Mrs. Hawk, dance with him! We’ll play for you.” The waiter clapped along, encouraging us.
I chuckled and looked at Nicholas. “Honey, are we dancing right after dinner?”
As soon as I placed my hand in his, he grabbed it and pulled me up. He wrapped his arm around my waist and leaned in closer to whisper in my ear. His words were even hotter than the breath he exhaled against my skin.
“There’s a more intense workout later.”
The waiter slyly took pictures with his phone, but I no longer hesitated. I gently placed my fingertips on Nicholas‘ shoulder, and we began to move.
Whether it was because I hadn’t danced in a while or because it was my first time dancing with him, I kept making mistakes. His hand on my waist gently caressed me, reassuring me.
“Don’t be nervous. Just follow my lead.”
As the melody flowed smoothly, I gradually found my rhythm. For a brief moment, I wished time could stop right here.
I wished there would be no betrayal or slander in my life and that my mother was still alive. I wanted to still be in love with him, even if he only saw me as his wife while he himself was trying to fulfill the role of a husband.
