The date

Lilian POV

To my surprise, Finn Sawyer took me to an exquisite five-star restaurant in the city center that was close to a beautiful view of the James River that washed the city's coast. The place was beautiful and cozy, with nice music. He pulled out the chair for me, and I sat down, thanking him for his kindness.

“Thanks, Finn. You are a true gentleman,” I told him with a smile.

“You deserve it, Lilian. All this and more,” he smiled charmingly at me and then sat down facing me. “What do you think of this place? Do you like?"

“It’s really beautiful here, I like it that way,” I replied while the waiter poured wine into our glasses. “But to be honest, I didn't expect you to take me to such an expensive place. Actually, the place doesn't matter as long as it's with you,” I held back.

I didn't want him to be too worried and think that he has to please me, since he knew that my life before Rustburg was all fancy and high social class, so he might be feeling a little pressured by dating so