Chapter Seventeen: Aisles and Affections
Rachel's eyes sparkled as she clutched Nathaniel’s hand, pulling him toward the entrance of the bustling mall. “Come on! Grocery dates are underrated,” she said with a wide grin, practically bouncing with excitement.
Nathaniel, in his usual tailored blazer and understated luxury watch, looked hilariously out of place amidst the sea of casual shoppers and food court regulars. “You really consider this a date?” he asked, dodging a kid with an oversized balloon.
Rachel shot him a look. “Yes, mister high-and-mighty CEO. It’s about doing normal things. You said you wanted to know more about me, right? Well, this is my world. You can’t know me unless you experience it.”
He chuckled under his breath, amused. “You’re persistent.”
She grinned, poking hi
