A romantic, candlelit table in a cozy, upscale Italian restaurant. The air is filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and the soft murmur of conversation.
- Uno Palima: Nervous but hopeful, Uno is determined to finally get an answer to the question that's been swirling in her mind.
- Gyu Mendoza: Torn between his desire to express his feelings and his fear of rejection, Gyu struggles to find the right words to express his growing affection for Uno.
As they enjoy a delicious meal, Uno takes a deep breath and decides to finally ask the question that's been weighing on her mind. She wants to know if Gyu's feelings for her are genuine, if he sees her as more than just a marketing assistant. Gyu, caught off guard, is torn between his desire to be honest and his fear of jeopardizing their budding connection.
(The story opens with Gyu and Uno seated at a table, enjoying a candlelit dinner. The restaurant is filled with the sounds of laughter and conversation, but for Uno and Gyu, the world outside their table seems to fade away. They're lost in each other's company, their conversation flowing easily, their laughter mingling with the soft music.)
Gyu: (Smiling) You know, you're much easier to talk to than I expected.
(Uno blushes, her heart skipping a beat. She feels a surge of warmth, a feeling she's never experienced before.)
Uno: (Her voice soft) Really? I thought you were pretty easy to talk to, too.
(Gyu chuckles, his eyes twinkling with amusement.)
Gyu: Maybe you just have a way of making people feel comfortable.
**(He pauses, then adds, his voice softening) I've enjoyed getting to know you, Uno. You're… different.
(Uno feels a pang of uncertainty. She knows that "different" can be a double-edged sword. Is it a good thing, or is it a way of saying that she doesn't fit into his world?)
Uno: (Her voice a bit hesitant) Different… in a good way?
(Gyu smiles, reaching across the table to take her hand. His touch sends shivers down her spine.)
Gyu: (His voice husky) Absolutely in a good way. You're… genuine, kind, and incredibly intelligent. I find myself drawn to you, Uno.
(Uno's heart races. She takes a deep breath, her voice firm.)
Uno: Gyu, I… I have a question.
(Gyu's smile fades slightly, his expression becoming more serious. He knows what's coming.)
Gyu: (His voice a bit hesitant) What is it, Uno?
Uno: (Her voice trembling slightly) Do you… do you like me? Or am I just… assuming?
(Gyu is silent for a moment, his eyes searching hers. He wants to be honest, to tell her how he truly feels. But he's afraid. Afraid of rejection, afraid of jeopardizing their connection.)
Gyu: (His voice low) Uno, you're… you're amazing. You're everything I've ever wanted in a woman. But… I'm not sure what this is yet. I'm still trying to figure it out.
(Uno's heart sinks. She had hoped for a more definitive answer, a declaration of love that would confirm her own feelings. But she understands Gyu's hesitation, his cautious nature.)
Uno: (Her voice soft) I… I understand.
(She tries to smile, but a tear rolls down her cheek. She feels a pang of disappointment, a sense of unfulfilled longing.)
Gyu: (His voice filled with concern) Uno, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.
(He reaches for her hand, his touch gentle and reassuring. He wants to comfort her, to make her feel better. But he knows that words are not enough.)
Gyu: (His voice soft) Just give me time, Uno. I promise, I'll figure this out.
(He leans in and kisses her forehead, his touch sending shivers down her spine. He knows that he's falling for her, that she's changing him in ways he never thought possible. But he's afraid to let himself go, afraid to risk his heart.)