After a while, Daniel’s car finally arrived at an elite restaurant in New York. Daniel helped Emily open the car door and let her out.
“Thank you,” Emily said with a sweet smile.
Stepping into the restaurant, they were greeted by an elegant and modern interior, filled with distinctive Art Deco touches. The spacious and open dining room provides a mesmerizing view of the entire New York City.
As they took their seats at a table adorned with soft lights and fresh flowers, the waiter politely brought out a menu of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Daniel and Emily started dinner with an appetizer of foie gras terrine with peach chutney and toasted brioche.
“It looks really delicious,” Emily said admiringly, her eyes shining at the dish in front of her. However, before eating the dish, as usual, she would capture the moment on her cell phone.
Daniel only smiled slightly at Emily’s behavior. When Emily finished capturing the moment, Daniel asked gently, “Are you able to eat now?”
“Sorry, I’ll eat it now,” Emily replied with a cheerful smile.
“The food here must be very expensive. Next time, I’ll take you to eat somewhere delicious but not expensive like this,” Emily said.
“It’s not expensive if I can eat with a special woman like you,” Daniel replied with a smile.
Hearing Daniel’s flirting made Emily laugh. “I’ve never heard such words of seduction from you. Where did you learn that?”
“It’s a secret,” Daniel replied.
After finishing the appetizer, they continued with the main course, Daniel ordered dry-aged rib-eye steak with truffle juice and potato puree, while Emily chose pan-seared halibut with cherry tomato salsa and grilled vegetables.
To accompany the main course, they ordered a bottle of red wine, perfectly complementing the flavors of the dish.
“Thank you for the dinner today,” Emily said.
The evening’s atmosphere of warmth and joy continued to envelop Daniel and Emily. After the completion of the romantic dinner, they decided to continue their date night with an ice skating session.
Daniel gently held Emily’s hand, guiding her carefully to go ice skating together. Smiling, Daniel said, “Come on, hold my hand. You can do it.”
Emily confidently held Daniel’s hand in front of her, feeling his warmth and support. They skated on the ice, enjoying a moment of happiness and intimacy amidst the glittering New York winter night. As they spun around on the ice, their joyful laughter echoed around the ice skating rink.
After their ice-skating session, Daniel and Emily decided to take a short break on a cozy bench. Emily rested her head on Daniel’s shoulder, while Daniel hugged her gently. They enjoyed the quiet and togetherness, gazing at the sparkling Christmas lights around the ice skating rink that radiated warmth and beauty.
“Are you feeling tired?” Daniel asked Emily with concern.
“No, I’m not. Maybe it’s because I’m so happy that I don’t feel tired at all. Can our happiness last forever?” asked Emily in a soft voice, her facial expression full of hope.
Daniel was silent for a moment before answering Emily’s question. “I hope so.”
Emily immediately sat back down and looked at Daniel. “You’re not sure if this happiness will last forever?”
Daniel looked at Emily, there was a sense of uncertainty in his heart if their happiness would last forever despite of their parents’ very complicated past. “We don’t know what will happen in the future. But I hope we will always be happy.”
“I’m sure we can get through anything that stands in the way of our happiness in the future,” Emily said with confidence.
“Thank you for making my nights so special,” Emily continued in a soft voice, gratitude radiating from every word she said.
Daniel smiled, “I’m also lucky to have you by my side.”
Emily gave Daniel a quick peck on the cheek. Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately turned her attention to the people ice skating in front of her. Although a big smile was on Emily’s lips, she was reluctant to look at Daniel because she felt very embarrassed.
“Please take responsibility,” Daniel said in a firm voice, but his eyes radiated an unexpected warmth.
Emily, confused, wrinkled her forehead and looked at Daniel with a mixed expression of confusion and worry. “What?” she hissed in a soft voice, trying to understand the meaning behind Daniel’s words that sounded so serious.
“Because you kissed my cheek, I want more than this,” Daniel said in a voice full of emotion.
Their eyes met in heart-stirring intimacy, despite the cold night air. Slowly, with a gentle and soulful gesture, Daniel drew himself closer and kissed Emily. The touch of their lips conveyed more than words, expressing feelings that were difficult to express with ordinary sentences. The quiet atmosphere of the night bears witness to this meaningful moment between them.
***
The next morning, Emily woke up feeling peaceful and happy. As she sat up in bed, Daniel’s two burly arms hugged her from behind, tucking her warmly under one blanket after a night of love together.
“Are you awake?” asked Emily softly, her voice sounding warm in Daniel’s sleepy ears.
“Mmm,” Daniel replied as he tightened his embrace on Emily. His chin gently rested on Emily’s shoulder, creating an inexpressible intimacy between them. They were both under the same blanket, creating a sense of closeness and warmth on that quiet morning.
In that embrace, Emily felt Daniel’s heartbeat matching her own, creating a beautiful rhythm between them. The warmth of Daniel’s embrace gave her the sense of protection and calm she was looking for, making her feel like she was in the safest place in the world.
“Dan,” Emily whispered in a soft voice, “I feel so lucky to have you.”
Daniel looked at her with eyes full of love and warmth. “I’m even luckier to have a woman as good as you, Em.”
Smiles were etched on both of their faces, with no words needing to be spoken. Their closeness and togetherness felt so strong, flowing in every touch and glance, creating a moment full of meaning and warmth on that peaceful morning.
“Have you already decided where we’re going for our honeymoon yet?” Daniel asked.
Emily replied with a gentle smile. “Where do you think we should go?”
“I’ll just follow your wishes,” Daniel replied.
“I have a few options,” Emily said with a mysterious smile. “How about exploring the natural beauty of Switzerland? Thinking about Alps, beautiful lakes, and exciting winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. I’m sure it would be an unforgettable honeymoon experience,” Emily explained.
Daniel smiled when he heard Emily’s choice. “Switzerland, that’s a good option. Okay, we’ll go there.”
“That’s my choice. Now, let’s hear your choice, Mr. Daniel,” Emily said while demonstrating a microphone with her fist which she placed right in front of Daniel’s lips.
Daniel smiled slightly before bringing Emily’s hand closer just as he was about to speak. “I will only obey my wife’s wishes.”
“No, no. You should also give your opinion,” Emily tried to force Daniel to answer.
“I will choose…” Daniel’s words were cut off by a serious look directed at Emily.
“I will choose to be with you in this bed for a little longer,” Daniel said as he gently pulled Emily’s hand, enveloping them in one blanket. In a warm embrace under the blanket, they repeated last night’s hot romance, enjoying a moment filled with unforgettable happiness and warmth.
***
On the other hand, Jake was seen sitting at his desk, lost in his daydream. However, his reverie was interrupted by a soft knock on the door.
“What’s wrong?” asked Jake, turning his gaze to the maid standing in front of him.
“Sorry, Master. Mr. Matthew is here,” said the maid respectfully.
After a few moments, Matthew, the Johnson family lawyer, entered the room with steady steps before sitting in front of Jake respectfully.
“Have you prepared my will documents?” asked Jake in a calm and firm voice, showing his eagerness to make sure everything went according to plan.