NovelEnglishChapter 0569 Nina I stood in front of the full-length mirror, adjusting the straps of my red dress. The fabric hugged my body, accentuating the tiny bump on my belly. I was both nervous and excited about the evening ahead. Enzo and I had needed this, a night to reconnect, especially after the strain of the past few days.
When I stepped out of the bathroom, Enzo was already dressed impeccably in a tight-fitting shirt and a pair of jeans, his hair neatly styled. His eyes lit up as he saw me.
"Wow, Nina, you look incredible," he breathed, his brown eyes scanningup and down. "You know how much love you in red." I blushed, feeling a flutter in my stomach. "Thanks, Enzo. You're not looking too bad yourself." He offered his arm, and I took it, feeling the familiar comfort of his touch. As we walked to the car, Enzo seemed more relaxed than he had been in days, and I hoped the evening would ease sof the tension between us.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt*So, where are we going?" I asked as he opened the car door for me.
"It's a surprise," he said with a mysterious smile.
The drive was short, and the city lights twinkled against the night sky. Enzo parked in front of a skyscraper, its glass facade reflecting the colorful neon signs of the bustling city. He ledinside, and we took an elevator that whisked us up to one of the top floors.
The doors opened to reveal a luxurious restaurant with panoramic windows offering a breathtaking view of the city. The ambiance was romantic, with soft candle lighting, quiet classical music, and a gentle hum of conversation.
"Wow," I murmured. "I feel... a little underdressed." I chuckled.
Enzo just smirked. "Well, you don't look it," he said. "And besides, you're a head-turner in every room you walk into, fancy dress or not." He pulled out a chair forat a table near the windows, and I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the view. The city spread out below us, looking so endless and so tiny all at once.
*This place is amazing, Enzo," I said, still in awe.
"I figured you would like it," he replied, taking his seat across from me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA waiter appeared, introducing himself and handing us menus. Enzo ordered a bottle of wine, and since I couldn't drink, I ordered a sparkling juice.
As we waited for our drinks, Enzo reached across the table, taking my hand. "I'm really glad we're doing this, Nina." too," I replied, squeezing his hand. "We needed it." Our drinks arrived, and we clinked our glasses. We chatted about everything and nothing-the city, the food, our future. It felt good, and it maderealize that Enzo was right; we hadn't gotten to experience much of this. But maybe it was just the beginning of a new chapter. Perhaps there would be many more nights just like this one. We put in our orders and looked out the window for a few moments while we waited, both lost in the view. "You know, it's really pretty here," I found myself saying. "Jessica and Lori mentioned today that they could see us living here. Isn't that wild?" Enzo smirked. "Honestly, it's not entirely impossible," he said, a thoughtful tone to his voice.
I cocked my head. "What do you mean?" That was when Enzo's face turned serious. "Nina, there's something I need to tell you." "Oh?" *Tim ctotoday," he began, his eyes searching mine. "He was watchingwork with the team and... he wantsto start next month instead of in August." I felt a jolt of surprise. "Next month?" He nodded. "Yeah, they're offering to raise my pay and even givea bonus for the trouble." I was silent, processing the information. This was big, a significant change to our plans. I knew how important this job was to Enzo, but the thought of him leaving so soon, of being apart....
The weight of his words hung in the air between us, a cloud of unspoken fears and uncertainties. Enzo was watching me, waiting for my reaction, but I didn't know what to say. How could I express my fears without hurting him, too? "That's... that's great news, Enzo," I finally managed, my voice a mixture of genuine happiness and secret apprehension. "You must be thrilled." Enzo's expression was complex. "I am, but..." he trailed off, his gaze meeting mine, searching for something, perhaps reassurance or a sign of approval.
"But it's sooner than we expected," I finished his thought, trying to keep my voice steady.
"Exactly," he said, his hand reaching across the table to grasp mine. "I know this changes things, especially with the baby..." I squeezed his hand, offering a smile that I hoped was more convincing than it felt. "It's a big opportunity, Enzo. I'm proud of you. Really."
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