No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 12



He massaged my left foot, then moved on to my right, unbothered by the people bustling around us.

Even the young girls passing by couldn't hide their envy, whispering about finally seeing a handsome man doting on his girlfriend in real life.

I must admit it made my heart flutter, melting away any remnants of last night's annoyance with each gentle kneading of my feet.

"You're so lucky, girl!" Deborah mouthed from a short distance away.

If I continued to dwell on what happened the previous night after Conrad had been so sweet, I'd come off as petty, as if I wanted to make a big deal. "What do you want for lunch?" Conrad asked.

"Anything," I replied, not feeling particularly hungry, though my mood had improved.

"Let's go for some barbecue. The restaurant has the amazing grilled foie gras," Conrad suggested, leading me to the car.

As I reached for my seatbelt, he leaned closer, his fresh, soapy scent catching me off guard and taking my breath away.

the seatbelt for me, and gave a peck on my cheek as he straightened up. "Felicia, seeing you blush takes me back to when you were

ridiculous Conrad could sway me with

of the

know what to say next, and Conrad noticed my silence. "Why

to say,"

in my mind. Yes, Conrad and I were so familiar with each other

the

table by the window,

roses, my favorite, Conrad had reserved it in advance. The grilled fish, foie gras, and my favorite dessert arrived, showing how much thought

to .Org

off the delicious food,

liked the

with a huff, jokingly complaining about.not being included.

it but sent me a private message instead. [Looks like he's trying to make amends,

I

from the night nurse, he was

your phone and eat," Conrad said as he sliced the foie gras