Chapter 96

VALERIA

I didn’t want to wake up if this was a dream!

Reese actually did this?!!!

When Reese pulled me aside that evening after our bath, my curiosity had been piqued. He had a kind of glint in his eye. It was something playful yet secretive, and I could feel the energy between us, electric as always. I watched as he slid a small, sleek envelope across the bedside table, his lips curving into a knowing smile.

My heartbeat spiked up a notch in my chest, a soft thrum that matched the eager anticipation rising inside me.

"Open it," he said, his voice smooth like velvet.

I stared at the envelope, my fingers hesitating for a moment.

"What is in here, Reese?" I quizzed, eyeing the envelope curiously. What was he planning? I wondered.

"You will see, my love. Just open it already, Valeria."

"Okay, let's do this! I'm nervous, though!" I wailed.

The paper felt cool and smooth against my fingers as I slowly tore it open, my hands trembling slightly from excitement.

Inside were four glossy ticket