“You’re breath-taking, by the way,” William said.
“Thanks! I guess. You look great too.”
“Thanks!”
“This place is great. I did not know the private rooms were even more luxurious than the open area downstairs. The view from here is just WOW”
“I’m glad you like it.” “Of all the buildings I have seen in this city, I find this one the perfect blend of good architecture and interior. The low-key luxurious appearance sets off its high-end style in great contrast. And the security and service are just great.”
“I couldn’t agree more. I remember the first time I came here when I was just about to start college and my brother had sneaked me in to show me the interior since that was my major. I was frankly blown away and took so many pictures.
I had used my cousin’s ID since I was still underage. I was later caught by the staff though and sent out before I could satisfy my curiosity.” Rosaline finished with a pout.
William smiled at that. Rosaline was blown away by his smile and the look of doting and fascination in his eyes.
Rosaline took a sip of her wine to conceal her attraction and looked up only after regaining her calm.
“Anyway, what did you want to talk about?” “And what was with avoiding being seen or recognized?”
“OH! So you did remember that?” William teased.
“What?” Rosaline was confused.
“Avoid being seen or recognized.”
“Yeah? Why?”
“Then why do you look so eye-catching?”
“…” “Then did you want me to come here hiding my face with a baseball cap?”
“” William coughed to hide his smile at her annoyance.
“It’s not funny.”
“I think it is.”
“Whatever.”
“Alright.”
“Shut up!”
“Hahaha” “You look so adorable when you are annoyed.”
Rosaline rolled her eyes.
William squinted at her with a smile in his eyes.
Rosaline touched her face subconsciously and nervously added.
“I don’t usually dress up or up-do my hair or wear make-up, so people who don’t know me well don’t recognize me like this. Also, I asked my friend, Tris, to pretend to be a boy and drop me here. So, even if I’m recognized, I came here on a date with someone else.”
“You don’t have to elaborate, I did not ask.”
“Not in so many words.”
“Alright, my bad.”
“So, what’s going on?”
“Supriya has been stalking me. I’m sure she will dig upon you as well if she sees you with me.”
“You kidding, right? Man, she really is scary.”
“I know.”
“Why don’t you just marry her to save us all some trouble.” Rosaline joked.
William’s face instantly darkened on hearing that. Rosaline immediately realized what she said was rather too much.
“I… I didn’t mean that.”
William’s eyes were still clouded with anger.
“I’m sorry” Rosaline placed her hand on his hands which were holding the wine too tight.
William immediately relaxed under her touch. But a strong urge to grab her soft hand and pull her onto his lap soon filled his thoughts.
He shook his head to clear those thoughts away and smiled.
“That’s fine.”
Having noticed the change in his eyes, Rosaline immediately pulled her hands back and took a sip from her own glass.