53: Can't Resist

"Your chariot awaits, madam!" Noah chuckled and playfully offered his arm to Vivienne in an exaggerated manner which earned him an eye roll from the latter.

"You are really... something," Vivienne couldn't even find the right words to describe his behavior. He was trying hard to hide his grin but it was too obvious to ignore as well. Vivienne didn't understand where his excitement was coming from.

As they drove through the early morning streets of LA, the city was still half-asleep, Noah kept the destination a secret. Vivienne, curious as ever, tried to pry it out of him, but Noah was steadfast in his refusal to spoil the surprise.

Twenty minutes later, they pulled up to a beach. The sky was still tinged with the pinks and purples of dawn, the air crisp with the scent of saltwater. The waves gently lapped at the shore, promising a perfect day for surfing.

"Surfing?" Vivienne asked, raising an eyebrow as she turned to look at Noah.

"Surfing!" Noah confirmed as his grin widened. "Thou