With eager anticipation, I guided him up the stairs, a radiant smile gracing my lips. The exhilaration bubbling within me was palpable, yet a small kernel of self-doubt lingered in the recesses of my mind.
What if he didn't appreciate my efforts? What if he found it too cliché or uninspired? Truth be told, covering the room in candles and scattering rose petals might seem outdated and overused, but it was one of the few romantic gestures that came to mind.
I hesitated as we reached the bedroom door, the weight of my hopes and fears bearing down on me.
"What's troubling you?" he inquired gently.
I released a sigh, my voice tinged with a hint of despondency. "I just really hope you like what I've done."
From behind me, I felt his chest against my back as he enveloped me in his stro
