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.

Enzo. But a ball is a whole other story. I never

mirror. "Dancing at a ball is different than dancing in the club together, you know," he teased. "Galas are a common thing here in the upper echelons of the

hips?" I quipped, but my eyes were serious. "Yes," Enzo laughed, turning me to face him. "How about we

a sideways

phone from the bedside table and fiddling with it

the way," I said, allowing him to pull me to

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

laughed. "I'll try,

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, falling into step with

natural," he said softly, twirling me

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

song ended, we were both a little breathless, our foreheads touching. "You think we're ready for that ball?" I asked,

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