Heartbreak and Prescriptions

y, glancing around the softly lit room. The ambiance, elegant and intimate, did little to calm her nerves. Sophie wondered briefly if a

ner table. His heartbeat quickened, anxiety and excitement mingling as h

uttering in her chest. They exchanged awkward pleasantries,

is throat, breaking the silence.

admitted frankly. "I rememb

the subtle accusation. "I deserve th

lly. "Then be honest. Why is

al, Sophie. Your reputation carries weight. If you endorse

rowing slightly. "And conve

s true, and I won't deny it. But this isn't just professional

ed, her logical mind skeptical while her heart wanted to believe him.

even this small step forward. "Of course," he agr

days. Laughter occasionally punctuated their careful dialogue, easing the tension between them. For a brief

k, hesitating momentarily. "Tonight felt goo

reed softly, surpri

eetlights. Julian looked deeply into her eyes, sincerity ev

cautious mind. "Let's take things slowly," sh

e repeated softly, watching as she stepped into a taxi, leaving him alone t