It was not a fancy restaurant that Andreas had in mind. Vlora's assumptions were slightly off when Andreas actually took her to a renowned mall.Located on Oregon 99, Prime Avenue Mall was their destination. It was a solid and classy building known for its variety of original imported brands.“Did you know that dinner is usually at seven?” Andreas asked casually as he unbuckled his seat belt. “Right now, it's only half past six.”Vlora unbuckled her belt as well. “So?”“So, I've booked two tickets. First, we'll watch the movie and then we'll eat,” Andreas continued, giving her a teasing look. “What do you think? A good idea, isn't it?”Watching wasn't a good idea. They would be sitting side by side in dim light for quite some time. During that time, Andreas might test Vlora's patience to the limit.Oh, Lord. It would be very exhausting.Unfortunately, there was nothing Vlora could do about it. The tickets were already booked and they had arrived.So, Vlora did not say anything. Instea
"So, everything's taken care of, right?"Dinner was just finished. Andreas had just closed his fork and knife next to his plate. However, it seemed that Vlora's statement did not refer to the end of the meal.Andreas lifted his face when Vlora cleared her throat with a few sips of water. Then he took a tissue to wipe away the faint moisture that remained on her red lips."Our date is over, and I can already tell that we shouldn't get married," Vlora continued without hesitation. She looked at Andreas with a calm gaze. "I decline your proposal of marriage. We're not compatible."Andreas took a deep breath and finished his drink. Then he looked at Vlora."It's not time to draw conclusions yet, Vlora, my dear."The term of endearment made Vlora fall silent. Maybe she was feeling insecure or preparing herself for the possible consequences. It could be both.After putting his empty plate aside, Andreas settled into a more comfortable position. A mischievous smile appeared on his face, alon
For a category of men like Andreas—for Vlora, he was a man who tended to be rough and mischievous—the choice of Westlife as their companion on the ride home was quite surprising for Vlora. It contradicted Andreas' outward appearance.Andreas glanced over, his often-teasing gaze sharp enough to catch even the slightest difference in Vlora's expression.“Why?” Andreas opened the conversation. “Don't you like the song? If not, you can change it. What song would you like to hear? Taylor Swift?”Vlora shook her head. “I like Taylor Swift's songs, but it doesn't mean I dislike Westlife. I was just surprised by the fact that you're playing Westlife.”Andreas burst into laughter. He genuinely laughed heartily at Vlora's honesty.“So, you thought I'd play what, Metallica?”Vlora did not answer. Of course, she had not guessed Metallica. But at least not Westlife.“Actually, I wanted to play Metallica, but I was afraid our dinner would come back up through our mouths.”Forty minutes passed. Andr
Vlora had just come out of the bathroom. She had shampooed and cleaned herself with warm water. The tiredness and aches that had plagued her in various places vanished.A satin nightgown wrapped around Vlora's body a moment later. She sat at the dressing table and dried her hair. Her gaze fixed on her reflection in the mirror.Vlora fell into contemplation. She pondered every word that Andreas had said. And then something crossed her mind. It sounded like Andreas' voice, but perhaps it was her own inner voice.Opportunities never come twice.Vlora let out a long breath. The hairdryer landed on the dressing table, and she switched to combing her hair. She tidied her wavy locks for a moment before preparing to sleep.In another part of the apartment, a man hummed cheerfully as he entered. He casually took off his jacket and threw it in any direction. His destination, of course, was the bar.Crystal glasses emerged. Several ice cubes filled them, followed by alcohol.Andreas sipped his d
“I'll just stop by for a moment, and for some time to come, maybe I won't be able to see you.”Lucas squinted his eyes upon hearing Andreas' words. He placed the coffee cup back on the coaster with an incredulous question.“Oh, really?”Andreas nodded confidently. “My parents will be coming back soon. There are a few things I need to take care of. A little welcome and, well... to introduce them to Vlora. And maybe there are other things too.”Regarding that first matter, Lucas still could not understand why Vlora accepted Andreas' proposal. When his friend informed him about it a few days ago, he almost choked on his coffee.At first, Lucas thought Andreas was joking. Unfortunately, the mischievous gleam of triumph in Andreas' eyes could not be denied. His expression showed immense pride. Andreas' proposal was indeed accepted.Lucas let out a long sigh. “I still can't believe that Vlora would accept your proposal after everything you've done to her. Don't get offended, but you're not
Considering that both of his parents would return on Friday morning, it was not surprising to find Andreas packing up from Lucas' apartment unit. He was going back to the Sanders family home after taking the time to put his belongings in his own apartment unit.Andreas never intended to stay there for long. He would only stay for a few days to assess the situation and see how things were progressing.A head butler named Paul Anthony welcomed Andreas' arrival. He took over the suitcase Andreas was carrying before handing it to a female servant.“Welcome, Young Master.”Andreas responded with a brief nod to the polite greeting. He stepped inside and allowed Paul to continue following him.“How are you, Paul? Still experiencing migraines often?”Paul smiled faintly. “Not as often as before, Young Master.”“Ah! That's good news. It seems like my parents’ trip to Paris was indeed a good thing. Not just for me, but for you as well. It's evident that your migraines have reduced because they'
Andreas arrived on time, just as he promised a few days ago. After gaining access, he entered the elevator and headed to the floor where Vlora's unit was located. His steps halted at the door numbered 1801.He pressed the doorbell and didn't have to wait long. Maybe just five seconds, and the door opened. Then he was taken aback.Andreas would not deny that he had known too many beautiful women. They were countless, to be exact.However, he also could not deny that what he saw that night was a level of sensuality he had never imagined before. Flawless and truly impeccable.Andreas stood there, momentarily stunned. Then his lips curved into a smile filled with admiration.“You are truly amazing.”Can the words of a player be trusted? For Vlora herself, it was a challenge. Fortunately, she had no intention of gambling on something so insignificant. Whether she was amazing or not had nothing to do with Andreas.Andreas' prais
“Have you planned all of this, Reas?”Bryan's accusation elicited a smirk from Andreas. He raised his glass and took a sip with a relaxed demeanor, as if he were enjoying an international opera performance.“Of course, I had planned it,” replied Andreas nonchalantly. He then turned to Vlora by his side, reaching out his hand and gently squeezing her slender fingers. “It would be impossible for me not to consider the possibility that you would reject Vlora. I didn't want to take any risks, and you can't do anything about it now. It's already too late.”Andreas did not exaggerate what he said. And as for Bryan's helplessness now, it would only take a short amount of time for the sensational news to spread across the country. There was no need to wait for tomorrow's printed newspapers or even internet-based media outlets to start working as expected.A delighted expression adorned Andreas' handsome face. Just imagining it