The next morning, Bentley found himself in the passenger seat of Nova’s car, watching the city blur by as she navigated through traffic. He glanced over at her, curiosity and a hint of apprehension bubbling inside him.
“Nova, where are we going?” he asked for what felt like the hundredth time.
Nova smiled, her eyes focused on the road. “I told you, Bentley, it’s a surprise.”
Bentley sighed, trying to mask his impatience with a playful tone. “You know I don’t like surprises, right?”
She chuckled softly. “Well I don't know, but trust me, this one is necessary. You might not like it at first, but it’s the right thing to do.”
Bentley studied her face, noting the determination in her expression. “You’re being very cryptic, you know that?”
Nova shrugged, her smile never fading. “You’ll see
