Anticipation hung in the air like a heavy fog as Lola awaited the huge surprise Richmond had earlier promised her. So many thoughts crossed her mind but she couldn't place her fingers on anything specific.
After meeting with the ambassador and discovering that he was the generous man behind her glamorous look, Lola couldn't help but wonder what the ambassador's mission was.
The ambassador had once mistaken her for his empire's lost princess. Even though he hadn't made mention of that topic again, Lola had a feeling that he was up to something.
"My love, is this where the surprise is?" Lola asked when they finally stepped out of the car, holding hands.
"Yes, sweetie." Richmond forced a smile on his face. Each ticking second made him more tense, like a man navigating a maze with no visible exit. He could feel his heart slamming against his chest as he stood before the magnificent Hilton Garden Hotel.
