"I always want to be with you. Of course, I would take you with me. But I know you have responsibilities here, so I won't whisk you away and hog all your time." He patted her cheek gently with his palm, an affectionate gesture she had not expected him to show.
"I don't think I would be able to afford living in hotels or that long either. I am okay staying here." His hand paused on her cheek.
"I invited you, so all your expenses will be on me." That was final.
"But-" She didn't want to seem like she was taking advantage of him just because he had more money than her.
"I am fortunately rich and I want to spend on you. To be honest, I never knew what to do with the money and I am glad I can now spend on things I actually want."
