RYAN POV

Yesterday's moment with Ariel never left the space of my mind. It was as if I kept getting reminded of what transpired yesterday most especially her seduction that almost got me.

Her shyness only made her cute, in some sense. At some point, I was mesmerized by her boldness in asking me out. In all, I said yes to her. And tonight will make it an easy way to fulfill her wish.

I drove the car at my pace, not too fast, neither too slow. I've promised to pick Ariel up at 8pm that night. I needed time to think. Was I doing the right thing?

At one...