The car ride was quiet. The rhythmic hum of the engine filled the space between Lucian and Eva, both of them lost in their thoughts.
The city lights blurred past, casting fleeting shadows in the car. Eva sat beside Lucian, her fingers resting lightly on her lap.
She was still absorbing everything that had happened—the unexpected date, the way Lucian had swept her off her feet with his thoughtfulness.
For a moment, she felt like she could forget all her worries and just enjoy the evening.
Lucian glanced over at her, noticing the way she seemed distant. "Eva," he said softly, breaking the silence, "how about we go out tonight? Just the two of us. A proper date. What do you say?"
Eva turned her head toward him, her expression softening at the sincerity in his voice. She hadn't expected him to suggest something so spontaneous, yet it made her heart flutter.
"I'd love that," she replied, her voice quieter than usual. "Where do you want to go?"
