Liam

The night had fallen quiet as the chauffeur drove me back home. Dinner with Nora had been nothing short of magical. Her presence, her laughter, the way her eyes sparkled as she spoke—it was all incredibly enchanting.

I sent her a text message that night, as the memories of our evening still danced in my mind:

"I had an absolutely fantastic time tonight. Thank you for such a wonderful evening. Can't wait for the next one!"

I hit send with a sense of joy that filled me, thinking about the hours we'd spent together. Her smile as I walked her to the door had left me feeling like I...