Chapter 60 : Accidentally success
Hand in hand, they enjoyed the movie. Eiden was genuinely immersed, eyes flicking across the screen as the plot unfolded. He chuckled at the right parts, tensed at the suspenseful moments, and even whispered an occasional comment under his breath. But while the film played a prominent role for him, Lyra’s enjoyment stemmed from something far more delicate.
For Lyra, eighty percent of the joy came from simply holding Eiden’s hand. Her fingers were interlocked with his, warm and trembling ever so slightly. Her heart was thumping loudly, almost embarrassingly so, and her face refused to hide the happiness bubbling inside her. A grin curled at her lips, refusing to disappear, and her eyes shone like little stars reflecting the movie’s glow. To anyone watching, she looked like a girl living her dream moment and that wouldn’t be far from the truth.
When the movie finally ended, the lights brightened and people began shuffling out of the theater. Eiden stood up first, casually but what Lyra noticed most was that he didn’t let go of her hand. Not even for a second.
Still holding her hand with the same gentle grip, he turned to her and led the way out. She obediently followed, her heartbeat picking up again. They stepped out of the theater into the cooling air of the early evening. The sky had begun shifting from golden to shades of deep orange and purple the sun slowly dipping beyond the horizon, painting the world in a warm farewell.
Eiden looked up at the sky, then glanced at Lyra beside him. "Wanna go to a high place and see the sunset?" Her eyes lit up immediately. "Yes! I want to!" She replied with such enthusiasm that even Eiden chuckled slightly. Without a second thought, they made their way to a nearby tower one used for bird-viewing during the day, now serving as a perfect quiet spot for sunset watching.
Once they reached the top, the view was stunning. The orange light bathed everything below them. The trees cast long shadows, the roofs glowed like fire-tinted glass, and the clouds rolled lazily across the sky. It felt like time had slowed.
Eiden and Lyra leaned against the railing side by side, taking in the vast view. As Lyra stared at the glowing horizon in awe, Eiden’s gaze drifted toward her. With the soft, warm light of the sunset hitting her face, and the wind gently blowing her hair, she looked almost magical. There was a calm grace in the way her eyes shimmered with wonder.
Eiden smiled naturally, saying nothing, simply turning his gaze back toward the horizon. But Lyra noticed. She, too, glanced at him in return, her heart skipping again. But she couldn’t bring herself to stare long she got shy, cheeks tinting pink, and quickly looked away.
As the sun slowly vanished and darkness began to fall, they remained at the tower. The world below them, instead of darkening, began to glow with vibrant life.
The park below was illuminated brighter than before. Rides spun in glimmering arcs, stalls beamed with multicolored lights, and hanging lamps shimmered like stars suspended at eye-level. Benches were glowing softly, even the floor tiles radiated a faint neon shine. It was breathtaking.