Chapter 14: Dinner
Upon returning to his place, a sense of surprise overcame her as she discovered a woman scurrying around the living room before vanishing into the kitchen. Her eyes followed the woman, perplexed by the situation.
Remo whispered, "I thought you might be hungry, so I asked them to prepare a meal for us and to celebrate our marriage. Well, more like a sampler. I had no idea what foods you liked, so she pulled together finger-sized samples of several different dishes."
"Oh," she breathed out as she ventured deeper into the room. Before her, a low table lay adorned with fine china, crystal goblets, and an abundance of candles. The table rested close to the ground, surrounded by cushions, presenting an intriguing blend of casual seating and formal dining arrangement. "It’s beautiful," she murmured, finding herself naturally drawn toward it.
Realizing that she hadn’t eaten in many hours, a wave of ravenous hunger washed over her.
She comfortably settled onto a plush cushion, and soon after, Remo joined her.
Without delay, the woman emerged from the kitchen, laying out a variety of dishes on the expansive table.
Abby beamed at the varieties of food, "Wow—so much food! Smells so good!"
Remo grinned and then cast his gaze down at her outfit. She wondered what he was searching for, and desperately hoped there wasn’t some sort of wardrobe malfunction happening. That would be just her luck.
She watched him with confusion as he shifted around the table to position himself beside her. He reached out and said, "You can’t be comfortable sitting on the floor in those heels. Here, let me see them."
She stared at him with wide eyes as his fingers located the strap. He unbuckled it slowly, carefully extracting the heels from her feet. Then he reached for the second one. His eyes met hers, and he held her gaze as he removed the heels.
A mix of emotions swirled within her. Her heart raced, the touch of his hands sending shivers up her spine. She couldn’t deny the chemistry between them, the unspoken tension that lingered in the air.
The room’s ambiance, illuminated by the soft glow of countless candles, added to the intimate atmosphere.