Adrian and Sharon sat across from each other, their conversation drifting through the soft hum of the restaurant. He had a hopeful glint in his eyes, a determination that had brought him to this moment.
He understood the need for caution; after all, it took a lot of persuasion to convince her to go on a date with him, especially considering she had initially referred to their memorable night as a one-night stand…the second time? Her words.
"Sharon," Adrian began earnestly, bringing their other idle conversations to a halt. "I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since the other night at Urban Bistro. I'd like you to be my girlfriend."
Sharon hesitated, her gaze dropping to her wine glass. Her past was a heavy presence in her life, casting shadows on her heart. She looked up at
