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.

is a whole other story. I never really grew up with... well,

he got up, crossing the room to stand behind me. He met my eyes in the mirror. "Dancing at a ball is different than dancing in the club together,

dance and not just move my hips?" I quipped, but my eyes were serious. "Yes," Enzo laughed, turning me to face him. "How about we

shot him a

attack," he grinned, pulling his phone from the bedside table and fiddling

allowing him to pull me to

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

try,

was overthinking each move. But then Enzo locked eyes

You're a natural," he said softly,

my lips was as unexpected as it was freeing. I felt lighter, as though the

were both a little breathless, our foreheads touching. "You think we're ready

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