IRENE'S POV
I knew Leon had been looking forward to our date for days. His excitement was contagious, and I could feel it bubbling inside me as well. After having given him the answer he wanted, a simple, quiet evening together felt like the perfect way to celebrate the next chapter of our lives. But when the last-minute call came in for the ad campaign shoot, I could see the disappointment flicker across his face, even though he tried to hide it.
“Work?” he asked lightly, but his eyes betrayed his true feelings.
I nodded, feeling a pang of guilt. “Just a quick shoot. I promise it won’t take long. I’ll be at your office by afternoon.”
Leon sighed, but his lips curved into a small smile.
“I’ll hold you to that.” He pulled me closer, his hands warm and reassuring on my back as he kissed
