Her soft touch

ffee Riley had served earlier. The office was quiet, the only sound being th

lling-the woman who had raised him after his mother's de

You need to act quickly unless you want all your hard work to

ne within a week," Jayson replied,

you have in mind?" she a

he could see Riley working diligently. "Actually, I think

. He knew he needed to marry soon to secure his place in h

she arrived, Jayson greeted her with a smile-something he rarely

to remain standing as Jayson co

hour. Are you free?" Jayson as

next two hours," Riley responded, assum

jacket. "Great. Let's go," he said,

the office. It was rare for Jayson to act so casually w

sed, Jayson glanced at her. "You look nice toda

hank you, sir," she replied,

the passenger door for her, and after a brief hesitation, Riley got in. Jayson j

the city. Riley stared at the grand entrance as they approached,

e window overlooking the city. The ambiance was elegant, with soft lighting and classical music

son said, pulling

f the restaurant's best offerings. As they waited for the food, Jayson began asking her questions-about her interests

f relaxing, enjoying the evening more than she had expected. She laughed at his stories an

e cool night air fragrant with the scent of blooming flowers. The city lights twinkled a

, but not awkward. Riley watched the cityscape blur by outside the window, her thoughts swirli

Jayson turned to her. "I hope you en

eart skipping a beat. "

," he said with

th in her chest she couldn't qu

riving away. As she walked up to her apartment, Riley couldn't help but wonder what tonight had been ab