Sophia's heart raced as she made her way to the door, her high heels clicking on the marble floor. She took a deep breath, smoothing out her dress, and opened the door to reveal Raphael's charming smile.
"Hey, beautiful," he said, his eyes scanning her from head to toe. "You look stunning."
Sophia blushed, feeling a flutter in her chest. "Thanks, handsome," she replied, stepping aside to let him in. "You don't look so bad yourself."
Raphael chuckled, handing her a bouquet of her favorite flowers. "I was hoping you'd say that," he said, leaning in to kiss her cheek.
"Oh thank you, darling," Sophia said as she sniffed the scent of the bouquet, "I love it," she added, and hugged him tightly.
As they hugged, Sophia felt a sense of comfort and security wash over her. This was what she needed – a night out with her husband, away from the stress and secrets that had been weighing her down.
"Shall we go?" Raphael asked, offering her his arm.