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ouldn't focus on work, her mind wandering back to the phone call with J

s drifted to their past. She remembered the laughter, the adventures, and the q

hecking the clock every few minutes, willing the hands to move faster.

ready for the evening. As she walked out of the building, the warm sun

ied with thoughts of Jack. She wondered what he'd be

se of calm wash over her. She took a deep breath, l

g her outfit and doing her hair. The ritua

se of herself in the mirror. Her eyes sparkled,

s 7 PM, and Jack was right on time. She took one last look

g dashing in his tailored suit. His eyes locked

d, his voice l

rt racing with excitement. "Hi," she

possibilities. Emily felt a sense of wonder, a

eyes never left hers. "You look bea

, trying to compose herself. "Thanks," she

sion. Jack's presence was overwhelming, and

l, offering his arm. "Shall w

f the apartment, Emily felt a sense of excitement,

l evening air enveloped them. Jack's car was waitin

is," the driver said, o

she was entering a different world. Jack joined her, hi

loped in silence. Emily felt a sense of intima

, Jack turned to her, his eyes sparkling.

me way, but the words caught in her throat. I

of colors and sounds. Inside, the air was charged with te

Le Coeur." Jack's eyes met Emily's, and he smiled. "M

cor was elegant, the lighting soft and warm. Emily felt like she

l of her back sent shivers down her spine. Emily felt a

ordered for them, his eyes never leaving Emily's. The wine w

ily felt like she was floating on air, her senses heightened. Th

the staff discreetly disappearing. Jack reache

electricity. Emily's eyes met Jack's, and s

much," Jack said, hi

nding in her chest. She felt like she was h

cool night air. The city lights twinkled like di

, pulling her close. Emily felt a se

ckground, Emily knew that she'd never be the same again. Jack had

y drove through the city, the silence between them

d. She knew that she'd fallen under Jack's sp

and Jack turned to her, his eyes sparkling.

pation. As they stepped out of the car, th

pped inside. The ride was smooth, the s

ers intertwining with hers. Emily felt a spark of

anging in the air. Jack's eyes locked onto hers, an

" Emily said, her voice

s crinkling at the corners. "A

ng against hers. The kiss was soft, gentl

knew that she'd never forget this night. The memory

Jack said,

eart full. "Goodnight," she replied

t pounding in her chest. She knew that she'd fallen und