love unleashed
r conversation had left her intrigued. She'd met plenty of people through her work, but there was
qualities he admired, and he couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to kn
Emma received a
meeting you at the wedding. W
er phone. She ty
'd love to. How ab
ix of excitement and nervousness. She scanned the room, and her eyes lit up wh
ed her table. "Hope I didn't
mma replied. "I
ob, her love for travel, and her hobbies. Jake listened intently, genuinely interested in everything she had
round. They laughed over shared experiences and bon
was relaxed, open, and had a way of making her feel at ease. Jake, on the other hand, was struck by Emma's intelli
y knew it, hours had passed. Emma glanced at her watc
" she said reluctantly. "I ha
see their time together come to an end. "
s for inviting me.
the café with a sense of anticipation. She
lleries, tried new restaurants, and went on long walks in the park. Each time the
to being in control, and the vulnerability she felt around Jake was both thrilling and terrifying.
d her about the smile that seemed permanently etched on her face,
sitting on a park bench, watching the sunset. The sky was painted in hues o
r voice hesitant. "Can
e replied, turn
nt?" Emma asked. "I mean, our lives are s
what make this interesting. We bring out different sides of each other, a
g reassured. "I lik
orizon. Emma felt a sense of peace she hadn't experienced in a long time. Wit
. Jake walked Emma to her car, and they stood th
Emma said softly.
plied. "Let's do
ded. "De
e watched her go, a smile on his face. He had a feelin