Chapter 146: Your Business

The space between them narrowed. For a moment, Ruby hesitated, her breath catching, her heart pounding in her chest. Then slowly, Stefan cupped her cheek, his thumb tracing her skin gently.

"I want this to work," he whispered.

Ruby nodded. "Me too."

His lips brushed against hers softly—tentative, careful, full of meaning. She let her eyes fall closed, her hands sliding up to his shoulders as the kiss deepened, sweet and lingering. There was no rush, no desperation—just tenderness, connection, and warmth.

When they finally pulled apart, both were breathless.

Stefan rested his forehead against hers, smiling. "Well, that was..."

"Long overdue," Ruby finished for him, laughing softly. She wouldn’t admit it to him but she missed kissing him more than anything.

They spent the next couple of hours nestled close together, talking quietly about everything and nothing—hopes, dreams, little things they’d never thought to share before. Each word, each smile, each soft glance made something inside Ruby settle, as though she was finally exactly where she was meant to be.

"I think I’ll take a nap since we still have such a long time ahead," Ruby said and Stefan narrowed his eyes.

the bedroom? You’ll

she said and even though Stefan wanted to argue, he nodded, deciding

of soft pinks and oranges as the sun began to dip beyond the

was flipping through a tablet when he set it aside

I’m sorry we’re still not there yet. Sixteen hours is a long flight," he murmured, his voice

fine. I’m not complaining," she said flashing him a smile. Her smile widened when Stefan handed her a bowl of fruits which he’d carefully sliced

you," she said

survive on your own all this while? I mean,

busy. I wanted to get a space—maybe rent a little place—and start something for myself. I was thinking of going into event planning and maybe interior and exterior décor too. Something small at first. Rayna had even volunteered to help out. We

I see," he commented and Ruby

though Stefan wanted

and décor?" he echoed. "Was that to pass time... or because you

it," she admitted. "It’s always been something I enjoyed. Arranging, designing, making things beautiful.

his heart tugging at the quiet sincerity in her voice. He reached for her hand, curling his fingers around hers. "Then you should do it," he said firmly. "Not ’maybe.’ Not ’someday.’ I’ll open one for you. We’ll make

to his, surprise lighting up her features. "You’re not just saying that, are

leaning back but keeping her hand in his. "Do

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