Eliana hesitated, then put on the dress.
The doorbell rang.
Eliana opened the door to Vinzo, stunningly handsome.
"You look breathtaking," Vinzo said, offering his arm.
Eliana's heart fluttered.
"I'm not going anywhere with you."
Vinzo's eyes sparkled.
"Oh, but you are."
He gently pulled her close.
"Tonight, no police, no interruptions. Just us."
Eliana's resolve wavered.
Vinzo led her to a luxurious car.
"Where are we going?" Eliana asked.
"Someplace special," Vinzo replied, his gaze drifting to her lips.
Eliana's pulse quickened.
As they drove, Vinzo's silence unsettled Eliana.
"What do you want from me?" Eliana asked.
Vinzo's eyes locked onto hers.
"I want to know you, Eliana. Truly know you."
Eliana's voice softened.
"Why?"
Vinzo's expression turned vulnerable.
"Because you're the only one who's made me feel... human."
Eliana's heart skipped a beat.
Eliana's surprise turned to curiosity.
"Human? What do you mean?"
Vinzo's gaze drifted out the window.
"I've walked this earth for centuries, Eliana. Seen empires rise and fall. But in all that time, I've never felt... alive."
Eliana's empathy stirred.
"What changed?"
Vinzo's eyes snapped back to hers.
"You. Your fire, your spirit... it awakens something within me."
Eliana's cheeks flushed.
"I don't understand."
Vinzo's voice dropped to a whisper.
"Let me show you."
The car stopped at a secluded lakefront villa.
"Welcome to my home," Vinzo said, opening the door.
Eliana stepped out, her eyes widening at the breathtaking view.
Vinzo offered his arm.
"Shall we?"
As they strolled along the lake, Vinzo's touch sent shivers down Eliana's spine.
"Tell me, Eliana," Vinzo said, his breath against her ear. "Do you believe in fate?"
Eliana's heart skipped a beat.
"I... I don't know."
Vinzo's smile hinted at secrets.
"I do. And fate brought us together."
Eliana's curiosity grew.
"What makes you believe that?"
Vinzo's eyes gleamed.
"The way I feel when I'm near you. The way you make me question everything."
Eliana's voice barely rose above a whisper.
"Question what?"
Vinzo's gaze drifted to her lips.
"My existence. My purpose. My very nature."
Eliana's heart pounded.
"You're scaring me, Vinzo."
Vinzo's face softened.
"I'm sorry. I never meant to frighten you."
He paused, his eyes searching hers.
"Eliana, may I?"
Eliana's nod was almost imperceptible.
Vinzo's lips brushed against hers, sending shivers down her spine.
The world around them melted away.
Eliana's thoughts whirled.
What am I doing?
But Vinzo's kiss deepened, and she couldn't resist.
Suddenly, Vinzo pulled back.
"Eliana, forgive me."
Eliana's eyes fluttered open.
"What's wrong?"
Vinzo's face twisted in anguish.
"I shouldn't have done that. You don't understand—"
Eliana's fingers touched his lips.
"Explain."
Vinzo's eyes flashed with torment.
"I'm not like other men, Eliana," Vinzo said, his voice trembling.
Eliana's curiosity deepened.
"What do you mean?"
Vinzo's gaze drifted to the lake.
"I've walked this earth for centuries, Eliana. I've seen empires rise and fall. I'm...different."
Eliana's eyes widened.
"Different how?"
Vinzo's jaw clenched.
"I don't age. I don't die. And I have...abilities."
Eliana's mind reeled.
"Abilities?"
Vinzo nodded.
"Telepathy. Telekinesis. Control over the elements."
Eliana's breath caught.
"You're...supernatural."
Vinzo's eyes locked onto hers.
"Yes."
Eliana stepped back, her heart racing.
Vinzo's face twisted in despair.
"I knew I should have stayed away."
Eliana's voice barely rose above a whisper.
"Why did you tell me?"
Vinzo's eyes pleaded.
"Because I need you to understand. I need you to know the truth."
Eliana's thoughts swirled.
What does this mean?
Suddenly, Vinzo vanished.
"Eliana!" he called out from the shadows.
"Run!".