Lopez blinked, taken aback by Adrian's sudden request. "A date?" she repeated, her voice laced with surprise. Before she turned to ask Adrian again if she heard right, he had walked into his room. She walked into her room, wondering. Things were really changing, and the change was unexpected.

“How do I look?” she asked Toria when she came out of the room. It took her a short while to get ready. She was dressed in a simple yet elegant dress that accentuated her features. Her hair was swept up in a loose bun, and a touch of makeup highlighted her natural beauty.

“You look stunning,” Toria responded. “I love...