Chapter 88: Crashed Date
Ewan stared at the glow of his phone screen, his heart racing as he read the message from Athena. Was it real? Did she really want to meet him?
A smile broke across his face, a wave of warmth flowing through him. It had been so long since he felt such excitement. Athena had been on his mind almost constantly, and the thought of her reaching out made his heart leap.
He jumped out of bed, adrenaline coursing through his veins. "This is happening!" He exclaimed to the empty room, his voice echoing off the walls.
The day had started slowly, but now it transformed with just a few words from her.
He dashed into the bathroom, quickly fussing with his hair and throwing on a crisp shirt. He checked his reflection in the mirror, ensuring he looked his best. After applying a touch of cologne, he glanced at the clock. Time was ticking, and he felt a rush of urgency.
With one last look, he stepped out the door and hurried to his car. The drive to the restaurant felt surreal. He was consumed by a mix of anticipation and anxiety.
Memories of Athena swirled in his mind—the way her laughter lit up his world, the spark in her eyes when she was passionate about something. She had the ability to make him feel alive. And now, they were going to meet again, a notion both thrilling and terrifying.
As he parked the car outside the restaurant, he took a deep breath to stave off the tension building in his chest. He ran a hand through his hair, steeling himself for what was to come. The entrance loomed ahead of him, and as he stepped inside, he scanned the room, almost instinctively looking for her.
His pulse quickened when he spotted her across the room.
Athena sat on a table quite close to the entrance, sipping a drink, and time seemed to halt as he took in the sight of her.
She wore the gown he had gifted her, a deep red that hugged her curves in all the right ways. The open-toe heels elongated her legs, giving her an air of confidence that made his breath catch.