The weather was so lovely it could have made even the grumpiest of cats purr in delight. It was the kind of day that made you believe the universe had a sense of humor and a taste for romance.
And what better way to spend such a day than on a date in the lush, picturesque garden of the Ashstone Estate?
Ava placed her cup of tea on the table and looked at the man in front of her. "Your Grace, what do you like to do in your free time?"
"I don't like to have free time," Vyan answered, trying to sound all mysterious. "You see, I am a really boring person," he added, letting out a laugh that was faker than a three-dollar bill.
Ava's eyes sparkled with admiration. "I think it's a lovely thing to like being so productive," she said with a sweet smile.
"Haha, is that how it came off? What I meant was, I probably won't have too much time to spare for you," he said, hoping she would catch the hint and run for the hills.
