hair cascading over her shoulders. She looked at herself in the mirror, trying to calm h

pened the door to find Christian, impeccab

stasia," he said, loo

You too," she replie

de, they exchanged small talk, but Ana sensed an underlying tension

er out of the car, his hand warm and reassuring on her arm. They were led to

spoke, breaking the si

you like

. "Yes, a lot. This is a magnificent

it. You deserve the

conversation became more personal. Christian asked her about her aspirations,

nt of hesitation in her voice. "Why

ause, Ana, you remind me of Tess. Strong, resilient, but also vulne

dden. "I'm not sure I'

oftly. "You have an inner strengt

his words. "Thank you Christ

er and closer to him, wanting to know more about this complex and fascinating man. But she also kn

, it was time to leave. Christian walked her to her door, and they st

are still many things you need to know about me. Thi

tian," she replied sincerely.

ks for your patience. And t

said, her eyes shining with grat

react, he placed a light kiss on her lips. Ana f

sia," he whispered

she replied, her eyes clo

ed feelings in her that she could not ignore. She knew that her life had changed irrev

she found Kate sitting on the couc

ed Kate, visibly impat

Ana replied, a drea

ow? » insi

d, her eyes bright with excitement. "And we spent the evening talki

ed. "He's really somethin

ghts returning to him. "But there's s

s get to know him little by little. A

a promised, touched b

ir conversations, that kiss. She knew her feelings for him were deep and complex, going way beyond simple attraction. And despite Chri

ville ", their meetings had taken on a new intensity, a depth that she had never felt before. She prepared carefully, choosing an elegant blue dress that hugg

pened the door to find Christian, looking impeccable as always in a

" he said softly, taking her

very elegant too," she replied,

ed to see her usual Audi, but was surprised to discover a shiny b

tle detour tonight," he sa

k them through the city. After a few minutes, they arri

? » she asked

mile on his lips. "I thought it would

s amazed by the spectacular view of the illuminated city below them.

" she whispered, dazzled

derly. "I wanted this eveni

hristian helped her down, and they were taken to a private elevator that took them directly to

beauty and luxury of the place. The dim lights, the elegantly set table

iful," she said as she

le," he replied, taking her hand in his.

and nothing, sharing stories and laughing. But Ana could sens

y, his expression becoming more serious. "Ana, ther

t tighten. "What

ection with you, more than I've ever felt with anyone else. But there is a part of