FIFTY-THREE

NIKKI'S POV

Iniabot ni Gale ang kamay ko at giniya ako paupo sa harapan ng mesa. Sa gilid ay naroon ang dalawang lalaki na naka-suot ng tuxedo habang tumutogtog ng isang malamyos na awitin.

Binuksan ni Gale ang red wine at nagsalin sa dalawang kopita. Kumuha siya ng steak at nilagay sa plato ko.

"Let's eat?" aniya.

Tahimik kaming kumain habang patuloy ang mga musikero sa pagtugtog. Habang kumakain ay nilibot ko ang paningin ko. It's almost dusk, and the sun is slowly setting. Sunsets had always been a part of our every memorable moments, I wondered, will today be memorable as well?

My eyes lit up as the sky slowly changed its colors, and the darkness filling in. Soon enough, the city glowed with different lights, looking almost like lanterns and stars in the skies.

I took time appreciating the beautiful scenery around me, and the romantic ambiance of the place, apart from the delicious food that was served.

"Thank you for this, Gale. The food was delicious," I complimented.

Gale only s