Tonight was the night I had planned to have dinner with Alaric! I almost lost track of time.
Thankfully, the driver got me to the restaurant just in time.
"Oh, this place..." I looked around. It wasn't an upscale place, but it was where I used to go with friends back in university, once my favorite spot.
The familiar sign and warm atmosphere made me feel like I had traveled back to those carefree, innocent days.
Soon, I spotted Alaric.
As soon as he saw me walking toward him, he smiled and stood up, pulling a bouquet of flowers from behind him.
"Thank you for coming, Soraya. I hope these flowers bring you joy."
I was surprised to see the bouquet; it was made up of my favorite bellflowers. Their vibrant mix of colors was so beautiful and harmonious.
I took them, my heart swelling wi
