“I figured we could keep it chill,” he said as he opened the passenger side door. “It’s this little spot I like for the vibe. Not too loud, not too quiet. You’ll love it.”
I stepped out, folding my arms. “You do realize you keep surprising me.”
“In a good way?” he asked.
I smiled. “Mostly.”
I got into the car, and we drove off. Alexander, while driving, kept stealing glances at me. He kept complimenting me on how good I looked until we arrived at a café.
The café was tucked between an art gallery and a bookstore, hidden just enough to feel like a secret. Outside, under the shade of ivy-draped awnings and a string of tiny lights, a few people sat sipping coffee and laughing softly.
He led me to a patio table without hesitation, pulling a chair out for me before sitting into his
