The Angel From Above

4: The C

er their dinner date. She had enjoyed his c

phia got ready with care. She chose a casual

here, sitting at a small table by the window. He smile

nding up to greet he

tle shy. "Thanks," she said,

ice the way Max interacted with the barista. He was kind a

rom their jobs to their families. Sophia felt like she was getting to

eling more and more comfortable around Max. She couldn't help but notice

d took Sophia's hand. "I've really enjoyed spendi

s their hands touched. She smiled, f

with you too," she said, her

er's eyes, Sophia felt a sense of possibility. She didn't

ther's eyes, the atmosphere around them seemed to fade away. It wa

one who understood her. She looked into Max's eyes and saw a deep kindness

orners. "Would you like to go for a wal

loved walking in the park, and she knew that it

loved the way the sunlight filtered through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the grou

Sophia's eyes lit up. "I love ponds," she said, sm

ection. "I know what you mean," he said. "Ther

connection with Max. She knew that she still had a lot

asked, "Would you like to come over to my place

invitation. She wasn't sure if she was ready to go

e said finally, s

ased. "Great," he said.

icipation. She couldn't wait to see w

ontinuation

ut feel a mix of excitement and nerves. She had been looking forward

e he looked in his casual dinner attire. He smiled at her, and she

oice low and smooth.

. "Thanks," she said, smiling up at

feel a sense of curiosity. She had never been to his

f Max's apartment. It was decorated with a mix of modern and vin

orite pieces of art and decor. Sophia was struck by the w

nd relaxation. The food was delicious, and Max was a great c

e and more at ease with Max. She was starting to feel

nd took Sophia's hand. "I'm really glad yo

lt a spark of electricity. She smiled,

said, her voice ba

er's eyes, Sophia felt a sense of possibility. She didn't

hia and Max's growing connection or mov

yes, the tension between them became palpable. Sophia could feel the chemi

rs. Sophia's heart skipped a beat as s

ax's phone rang, breaking the moment. He

d that sometimes things like this happened. She got

a sense of domesticity. She liked the idea of being with someone

wrapped his arms around her waist. "Sorry about that,"

f comfort in his arms. "It's oka

se of connection with Max. She knew that she still had a l

yes. "I have a surprise for you," he

. "What is it?" she asked, he

and. "Come and see," he said,

t a small box from behind the pillow. "I got

box. Inside, she found a beautiful silver neck

he said, her voice

aw it and thought of you," he sai

elt a sense of connection with Max that s

t smile at the way it looked on her. "It suits you

ratitude towards Max. "Thank you," she said, h

'm glad you like it," he said, his voice low and

Sophia felt a sense of intimacy wash over her. She knew that she wa

t, gentle kiss. Sophia felt a spark of electricity run

f she was ready for the emotions that came with it. But as she looked

Max's arms. She knew that she was exactly where she was meant t

was floating on air. She knew that she would never forget this momen

air, Sophia smiled up at Max. "Wow," sh

ith amusement. "Definitely wow,"

n conversation. They talked about everything and nothing, th

just a few days. She was amazed at how comfortable

as getting late. She knew she should probably

e. "You can stay here tonight if you want," he said, his v

idered his offer. She knew it was a big s

nally, smiling up a

ace. "Good," he said, pulling her into

tment wash over her. She knew that she had made the right decis

elt in a long time. She knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be,

d rejuvenated. She smiled as she saw Max sleeping bes

him, hard. And she couldn't wait t