Alicia's heart - a billionaire story

et Saturday morning at home when her phone rang.

, his voice warm and fr

s," she said. "Just enjoying a relaxing morning at home. I was thinking

weather is so nice, maybe we could go for a walk at the park? I've been wanting to che

en thinking about Max a lot since they met at the club, and

aid, trying to sound casual

licia agreed. She hung up the phone and jumped up fro

y, her best friend and roommate Maddi

f to?" Maddie asked, e

lf-conscious. "I'm going for a wal

n surprise. "Max? As in

that's the one. We've been talking for a bit

"I'm glad you're putting yourself out there and meeting new

hanks, Maddie," she said. "I'm just taking things slow and s

attitude to have," she said. "Just remember to have

friend's advice. "I will, thanks," she said. "I'll catc

ng excited. "I'm coun

ent and anticipation. She was looking forward to spending

e, waiting for her by the entrance. He smiled when

g into step beside her

le shy. "Thanks," she said. "Y

rom their jobs to their favorite hobbies. Alicia was surprised by how much they had in

ding path, Max turned to Ali

e to do on a typical

aid. "And I'm also a big fan of trying out new brunch spots. There's s

e's something about sleeping in and then enjoying a leisurely

a big fan of hiking and exploring new places. There's something abou

ere's something about challenging myself and pushing my limits that just f

said. "There's nothing quite like the feeling of standing at the summit a

comfortable around Max. She loved the way he listened to her, the way he aske

resque pond, Max turned to Ali

like to do to r

something about soaking in warm water that just feels so relaxing and rejuvenating. I also love

"There's something about taking a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday

d. "It's like a mini-vacation from the stresses of everyday life. And it'

re at ease around Max. She loved the way he listened to her, the way he aske

bench overlooking the pond. Alicia agreed, and they sat down toge

turned to Alicia with

is the most important t

nships," she said. "Having people in your life who care about you an

But I also think that personal growth and development are crucial. Continuously challenging yourse

nal growth and development are essential for living a happy and fulfilling life. And I think

found herself feeling more and more drawn to Max. She loved the way

h at a nearby café. Alicia agreed, and they walked to the

able outside, Max turne

," he said. "You're an

at his words. "Thanks, Max," she s

é, Alicia picked up a menu and began to sca

have to try the avocado toast," he said. "It's a

vocado toast?" she repeated.

fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, and they add just the right

, but one could tell she was intri

he avocado toast, and Max followed her lead. They also ord

g from their jobs to their favorite TV shows. Alicia was surprised by how much they had in c

avocado toast, and the flavors exploded in her mouth. The creamy avocado was

avocado toast. "Wow, this

ated. "You were right, it is

entment wash over her. She was happy to be spending time with Max, and he was gr

Alicia turned to Max with a smile. "Thanks for introducing me

s favorite foods with her. "Anytime," he said. "I'm

entment wash over her. She was happy to be spending time with Max, and she was g

icia with a serious expression. "Alicia, can I tell y

what Max was going to ask her. "Of course,"

ne might be listening. "I'll tell you," he said finally, his voice

want to tell her that was so serious? She felt a shiver

finally, trying to sou

e wanted to whisper something to her, then he slowly kissed Alicia o

angry. "You scared h

he said pull

ia s

, Max's p

have an emergency." he said as h