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.

ball is a whole other story. I never really grew up with... well, princessy stuff. It makes me nervous,"

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

quipped, but my eyes were serious. "Yes," Enzo laughed, turning me to face him. "How

shot him a sideways glance. "You're

his phone from the bedside table and fiddling with it until soft music

the way," I said, allowing him to pull

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

try, but

overthinking each move. But then Enzo locked

he said softly, twirling

as unexpected as it was freeing. I felt lighter, as

ended, we were both a little breathless, our foreheads touching. "You think

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