Chapter 39: Date with Emma 2
She moved to her vanity, carefully styling her blonde hair into soft waves that framed her face perfectly. She applied her makeup with precision, enhancing her already striking features. With a final touch of lip gloss, she stood back and admired her transformation.
"Perfect," Emma whispered to herself, the self-assured smile back on her lips. She was ready for whatever game Dave was playing. If he thought he could charm her, she would be the one in control tonight.
As she grabbed her clutch and checked the time, Emma allowed herself a small smirk. Tonight, the chessboard was set. And she was determined to stay several moves ahead, no matter what.
"Let's see what you're really after, Dave Garcia," she murmured to herself before heading out to meet him.
She left confidently with a smirk playing on her lips Alas..
Next Morning
The sunlight filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as Emma Frost slowly stirred awake. Her head felt slightly foggy, and she blinked a few times, trying to shake off the haze of sleep. It took her a moment to realize she wasn't alone—her head was resting on the bare chest of Dave Garcia.
Emma's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively sat up, clutching the bedsheet to her chest. Her mind raced as she tried to piece together what had happened the night before. "How did this happen?" she mumbled quietly to herself, frowning as flashes of the evening returned in fragmented pieces—dinner, drinks, laughter, a spark of connection. But she couldn't quite recall how things had escalated to... this.
As she tried to gather her thoughts, she suddenly heard Dave's calm voice. "You're awake," he said, his tone steady and relaxed.