g casually against her car as if he owned it, waiting for her. As her colleagues walked past, their

nder her breath, shaking he

arms. She couldn't help but be annoyed, beside it was already o

dn't bring my car, so we're using yours. The last full s

with you?" This guy is stingy, using her car,

?" she added, sarcasm

dening. "I am now. Emma, will you go

hem. Her colleagues weren't even trying to hide their eavesdropping anymo

rm and dragged him to the passenger side. "Ge

m was, after all, ridiculously good-looking, and he ticked mos

he asked, starting the engine. "

seat, looking entirely too

will be a hot office gossip. Beside maybe this wouldn't just be a night at the movies. Maybe it could l

only thing William might regret was underes

ing the glitter of the high-end storefronts. Decorated arches and elegant displays added a festive air to the ambiance, making the place feel alive wit

rily distracting her irritation. William, on the other hand, seemed comp

lightly on her back to guide her. Emma resisted the

on their phones. Soft instrumental music played in the background as the elevator ascended to the top f

atched a movie with the opposite sex. It kind of not ended well and the thought made her chest tight

ithout a word, he reached out, his hand warm and steady as it closed around

ce breaking through her whirlwind of

concession stand, her heart still racing-but now, s

eshly popped popcorn and butter wafted through the air, mingling with the excited chatter of mo

ng their order: one large popcorn and two sodas.

?" she asked, her

easy grin. "It's conjugal anyw

ress the small smile tugging at her lips

t glow that allowed people to find their seats. William led the way, his hand lightly brushing hers as he gu

louder and flashier than the last. Emma's mind wandered briefly to her own job, remembering the campaign ad her team had

oice interrupted her thoughts. She turned to find him

to," she admi

mire that," he said simply, be

y caught off guard by th

f the movie. A hush fell over the audience as th

ediately. As the story unfolded, she found herself stealing glances at William

h. Maybe tonight wasn't

r side and raised an eyebrow. William's hand was resting there, his fingers lightly brushing against her. She sh

tead, she relaxed into the warmth of his touch and leaned slightly again

wasn't on the movie anymore-it was on her. His eyes were intense, dark, and s

er face. His thumb brushed her cheek, slow and deliberate, sending a shiver down her spine. He leaned i