"Are you ready?" Roman asked, his voice cutting through the cool evening air as he appeared at my side. I stood by the sidewalk, my heart racing with a mix of anticipation and curiosity. He had pulled up in a car that took my breath away—sleek, shiny, and a shade of metallic blue that glimmered under the streetlights. I had imagined he drove a regular car to school, not something that looked like this, just how rich was he? I marveled at the sight before me, unable to suppress the smile that spread across my face as he stepped out, exuding confidence.