“A date,” he repeated calmly. “Here,in the house.”
“No.” I said as I let out a short laugh.
“Yes.” He replied back.
“You already fake-touched me enough for one day.”
He leaned closer with his voice low.
“My mother thinks we’re distant and a date might fix that .”
“I am not a tool for your family politics.”
“You’re my fiancee,” he said plainly. “That makes you part of them.”
“This is ridiculous.” I said as I crossed my arms.
Mrs. Karen peeked from the kitchen doorway and as Leon noticed instantly,he reached up and brushed a loose strand of hair behind my ear.
“For show,” he murmured while I played along.
“A date?” Mrs.Karen asked warmly as she as smiled
Leon nodded.
“Yeah, just something quiet.”
“Very quiet.” I said as I force
