Chapter 0506

Nina

The night sky was a tapestry of stars, seeping through the curtains and casting an ethereal glow in the bedroom of my father's mansion. Enzo was sprawled on the bed, lost in a book, while I sat at the vanity, running a brush through my hair.

"My dad's really going all out with this ball, huh?" I finally said, setting down the brush.

Enzo looked up, marking his page with a thumb. "He's excited. Can't blame the man. A grandchild and a doctor-to- be daughter in one go. That's a lot of happiness."

I bit my lip, gazing at my reflection. "I know, but... a ball? It feels... overwhelming."

"What's on your mind?" Enzo asked, closing his book entirely now, his full attention on me.

But a ball is a whole other story. I never really grew up with... well, princessy stuff.

ball is different than dancing in the club together, you know," he teased. "Galas are a common thing

quipped, but my eyes were serious.

a sideways glance. "You're

bedside table and fiddling with

allowing him to pull me to

my right hand in his, Enzo placed his other hand on my waist. "Now, remember to let

"I'll try, but

Enzo began moving us in time to the music. The first few steps were awkward; I was overthinking each move. But then Enzo locked eyes with me, and something clicked. My feet started moving almost on their own,

natural," he said softly,

as it was freeing. I

were both a little breathless, our foreheads touching. "You think we're ready for that ball?" I asked, still caught in the enchantment of

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