After leaving the cinema they decided to have coffee, though Christabell didn't order coffee but warm almond milk while Richard sipped his favorite espresso.
"Sorry that we haven't dated for so long," Richard said as he looked at Christabell regretfully.
"It's okay, honey. I get it, we're both busy. You're busy with your work, and I'm busy taking care of the kids." Christabel replied.
Richard took Christabell's hand and stroked it gently. "Maybe I should have been more sensitive and realized that we both need time to get away from everything, just the two of us, sitting together, staring at each other, chatting, watching movies, or even eating together," Richard said. "I just realized how beautiful your eyes are, honey," Richard whispered softly.
"Oh, come on ... don't tease me like that, Richard. We're not young anymore," Christabell said with a smile, while her cheeks blushed.
