My light in shining

rvous. She had been thinking about Alexandre all ni

uldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. She h

lready there, waiting for her. He smiled as she

sing her cheek. "I'm so

e of ease with him. "I wouldn

ily more about his passion for art and history. Emily

in conversation, discussing everything from art

grab dinner at a nearby bistro. Emily agreed, and t

ndre turned to Emily and smiled. "I'm so glad I

at his words. She had been f

ued to talk, Emily realized that s

f Alexandre felt the same way. Was he just being f

lk and laugh together. They shared stories, jokes, and dre

ross the table and took Emily's hand. "I had a wonderful time tonight," he

of electricity run through her body. She smiled,

g at the corners. "Great," he said. "I'll

alking on air. She couldn't believe how much she had enjoyed

meet up again the following evening. Emily spent the rest of the day in

ring the city and getting to know each other better. Emily felt like she had found a k

onder if Alexandre felt the same way. Was he falling

d their relationship, Emily realized that she had to know

the feeling that she was taking a risk. What if Alexa

ilities. But she knew that she had to be brave and ask Al