Illusion

Lily

My heart hammered as he led me out of the restaurant into the outside. The car was still outside, but he didn't lead me into it. Rather, he locked his arms with mine and walked through the streets.

I had never been to this part of the city and with good reason too. The street alone was filled with many glittering lights that told enough of the opulence surrounding it. I would've never imagined ever being in a place like this if not for Alexander.

I tried to not gape in wonder. The sight wasn't as fancy compared to everything else seen in Luminous Works and living in the mansion, but something about the evening hues and the stars sent a different aura. I could swear there were hints of music in my ears. It seemed so… romantic.

“Where are we going?” I asked.

“You'll see.” He answered, squeezing my hand in a way that made me nearly stumble in shock.

The more we walked the more I realised that the music I heard wasn't just my imagination. The sound of violins grew closer and closer a