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.

story. I never really grew up with...

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

my eyes were serious. "Yes," Enzo laughed, turning me to face him. "How about we practice? Right here, right

shot him a

heart attack," he grinned, pulling his phone from the bedside table and fiddling with it until soft music filled the

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

my right hand in his, Enzo placed his other hand on my waist.

laughed. "I'll try,

a chuckle, 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

natural," he

bubbled from my lips was as unexpected as it was freeing. I felt lighter, as though the dance had lifted the weight off

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

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