First Date

Luca's POV...

After Amyra leaves for an appointment with the Doctor, I try my best to finish up all of my work before it's time for our date tonight.

She doesn't know about it but I made Dani take her shopping and to get their hair done so I could fully plan out our first date.

Dani keeps updating me about everything so I know when to get home in time to pick her up.

I stop over at Mark's house, showering and changing into a fresh shirt and pants before having my driver take me back home.

***

" Took you long enough. ", Dani scolds as I walk into the living room. She's standing by the stairs, phone in hand as she scrolls through some pictures.

" She's getting tired of trying out dresses for me. ", she says as she shows me some pictures she took of my wife.

" Hey, Dani. Can I call Luca now? It's getting late and he still hasn't had dinner.. ", Amyra says as she walks down the stairs, faltering ever so slightly as she sees me.

" Lucas, this is Amarra's latest collection. An embellished lace gown featuring a fitted V neckline bodice, lace straps, lace-up back, and tulle ball gown skirt with pockets. ", Dani says, like I'll ever memorize any of that.

" You look breathtaking. ", I smile and hold out my hand for her to take as she walks down to meet us at the bottom of the stairs.

" Uhm.. Dani was just making me try out some dresses for her. Give me a sec to change and I'll have dinner prepared. ", she immediately rushes out but I stop her from going further by handing her a white rose.

" I actually asked her to get you ready for our date tonight. It's been long overdue. "

" Really? Goodness, Dani. I've been walking about in dresses for hours now. ", she frowns as Dani silently apologizes.

" At least you weren't in heels. ", she points out.

Amyra rolls her eyes, squeezing my hand gently.

" Well, let's go then. My phone is on the counter. ", she says as she slips on matching heels and a pair of earrings.

Dani passes her a purse as well and soon, we're on our way to the restaurant.

***

" Thanks for the rose. ", she smiles as she kisses my lips, wiping off her lipstick from them afterwards.

" It's really sweet of you to bring me out for dinner tonight. You're sure you didn't have any work to finish? ", she asks again, but I just shake my head again.

" No, I don't. You're more important than work right now. And besides, I've been itching for us to have some alone time, away from the house. I also have a surprise for you. ", I grin.

" Hm, let me guess, you're planning a trip for us, aren't you? ", she chuckles.

" Not exactly but kind of. "

" Actually, I've wanted to talk to you about something for a while as well. ", she confesses, taking a bite of the chocolate cake she ordered for dessert.

" And what might that be? ", I prode but she shakes her head, wiping her mouth.

" No, you said you have a surprise for me. What is it? "

" Well... ", I start.

" Well..? ", she goes on, looking up at me from her drink.

" Well, I know how much you love cooking and being in the kitchen. Plus yesterday, you told me how you got discouraged from cooking often so, I decided that why don't you actually do what you really love? ", I start, treading softly, trying to gauge her reaction.

" So, I decided to buy a property, something we could you know, call ours. Then you can build whatever the heck you'd like on it. I'll give you my full support. "

" Luca, you shouldn't have. That's so nice of you. ", she gasps, taking my hand in hers.

" Thank you. I actually wanted to continue working. I have a bakery my mom helped me set up when I turned sixteen. "

" I didn't know about that. ", I hum, watching her shrug and continue with her desert.

***

" God, there's a lot of things I don't know about you now that I think about it. ", I chuckle at a story she tells from her Highschool years.

" That's why I'm here to help with that. ", she smiles and as we leave the restaurant, she tugs on my shirt sleeve.

" Hey, do you want to go for a walk before we go home? You can ask the driver to meet us wherever later. "

" That's actually not a bad idea. Sure, let's go for a walk. But are your shoes comfortable enough for that? ", I ask, a bit worried.

" Well, Central Park isn't so far from here, about 5 minutes. Plus Dani says the view of the stairs from the fountain is spectacular at night. I think I can manage.", she wraps her hand around my forearm as we walk slowly.

I take her hand and place it in mine instead, squeezing it for comfort.

As we walk, I learn how much she loves astrology and wanted to name her daughter something related to that. I smile internally as she unconsciously shows me a side of herself that's more open and free.

" So she left you at the club? ", I ask incredulously, her black coat moving around because of the cold breeze around us.

" Yeah, but it was fine. Especially when I added semi-permanent black dye to her face wash. ", she giggles, her eyes flashing with mischief.

" Oh, wow. Remind me to never get on your bad side. "

She shrugs, yawning a bit so I pull her closer to me, her head resting on my shoulder as we sit on the bench.

" I'll ask Timothy to bring the car around. "

" Yeah, thank you. ", she nods and leans closer into me, most probably seeking warmth.

" Luca? "

" Hm? ", I hum, kissing the top of her head.

" You're very nice, you know. I just, ", she pauses Midway, yawning, " why did you want to marry my sister? "

I exhale heavily, rubbing her arm slowly.

" We'll discuss that later. ", she doesn't respond but her breathing eventually evens out.

***

Upon getting home, I get out of the car first, then I carry Amyra up to her room. She straddles me, wrapping her arms around me tightly as her dress pools below my arms where I'm supporting her butt.

I take off her coat and earrings, heels long gone since we got into the car, contemplating on whether or not to take off her dress.

I can tell she isn't wearing a bra which makes me feel all the more conflicted.

Martha comes to help take off her make-up and changes her into a night dress.

" Thank you, Martha. "

" I take it your date went well? "

I grin happily, watching my wife sleep peacefully.

" Yeah, I guess she's pretty tired after such a long day. "

" Well, I better excuse you both then so you can have some rest. Goodnight. ", she smiles before leaving.

I lock the door and shower before changing into sweatpants and a shirt.

" Goodnight, princess. "