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The evening breeze drifted in through my open window as I lay on my bed,, lost in thought about Adrian,. Just then, a sharp knock on my door startled me....

"Who is it?" I asked, pulling myself up.

"Lily- babe! Let's go! We're buying our dresses today!" she called out excitedly.

I let out a small chuckle. "Yeah, coming!" I replied,, stretching before getting up.

As I opened the door,,,

my heart nearly stopped., Adrian stood before me,, his hands casually tucked into his pockets, his piercing gaze meeting mine. At first, he said nothing—just smiled, a slow, breathtaking smile that made my stomach flutter...

"Let's go," he finally spoke,, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine.

"Lily and Mike are waiting for us."

Still recovering from his effect on me,, I simply nodded.. He stepped aside slightly, gesturing for me to follow him towards the elevator, As we waited, he suddenly turned to me, extending his hand.

"By the way, it's Adrian William, CEO of QUEEN Company. Nice to meet you."

I blinked, a little surprised by his formal introduction. I placed my hand in his,, feeling warmth spread up my arm.

"Same here. It's a pleasure to meet you—Rimi Miller, CEO of MIRAIN Company."

He smiled again, softer this time, but before I could dwell on it,, the elevator doors opened, and we stepped inside. The air inside felt heavier, like something unspoken lingered between us...

When we reached the ground floor, I saw Lily and Mike waiting by their car. The moment Lily spotted me, she rushed over and took my hand..

"Rimi is coming with me!" , she declared.

Mike groaned. "No, I want to go with you, Lily."

"Nope," Lily countered, grinning.

Mike turned to Adrian. "You and Rimi can go together in your car, right?"

I felt Adrian's eyes on me,, but I hesitated to meet his gaze,, The thought of being alone with him made me… nervous..

Lily sighed. "Fine,, fine. Mike and I will go together,, and you two take Adrian's car. See you at Nickel Fashion!"

Adrian turned towards me, a small smirk playing on his lips. "Shall we?"

I nodded, still unsure why my pulse had picked up..

As we approached his car, I gasped softly. A sleek Rolls-Royce Phantom awaited us.

"You're full of surprises,," I murmured.

He merely chuckled before stepping forward and opening the door for me., His movements were smooth, effortless... As I slid inside,, I reached for the door handle to close it, but before I could, Adrian leaned in,, making my breath hitch.... : )

His face was only inches from mine, his intoxicating scent wrapping around me. My mind barely processed what was happening until, I felt his fingers brush against my arm as he reached for my seatbelt.

He buckled it securely,, his gaze briefly meeting mine.

"There," he murmured, his voice softer this time.

I managed a small smile. "Thanks."

He lingered for a moment before stepping back and closing the door.. As he did,, I swore I saw the faintest blush on his cheeks....

No, maybe it was just my imagination.

Still, my heart was racing.

The car ride was silent at first until my phone rang.

"Luna?" I answered, already bracing myself.

"Rimi! You have to come back!! Queen Group is ahead of us, and we need to make changes—"

I sighed. "Luna, I'm with someone right now. Calm down."

"But—"

"I'll be back in a week. My father will handle things. Just trust me, okay??"

She let out a dramatic sigh. "Fine. But don't disappear on me!"

I laughed. "I won't. Bye, Luna."

As I hung up, Adrian arched an eyebrow. "Best friend??"

"And my personal assistant," I admitted.

He smirked. "That explains the yelling."

I laughed lightly. "Yeah."

As I turned to fully face him,, something about his name suddenly hit me—, Adrian. My heart clenched. I used to have a childhood crush named Adrian. Could it be…?

No, it was impossible.....

Lost in thought,, I barely noticed when we arrived at Nickel Fashion. Adrian stepped out first, then walked around to open my door... This time, he extended his hand.....

I hesitated, but something in his eyes told me to trust him., So I placed my hand in his, and he helped me out..

As we walked towards Lily and Mike, I suddenly felt a slight tug at my dress. Glancing down,, I realized Adrian's watch had gotten caught in my fabric..

His eyes widened slightly as he carefully worked to free it.

"Wait," he murmured,, noticing a thread stuck around his watch. "If you pull it, your dress will rip."

I swallowed. He was standing so close now. His fingers gently brushed against mine as he carefully unwound the thread., I felt heat creep up my neck.

"There," he finally said, his voice unusually soft.

I exhaled a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding.

Lily smirked at me. "Interesting."

I shot her a warning look, but she only giggled as we stepped inside.

The boutique was breathtaking—pure luxury. As I admired the elegant displays,, a man suddenly took my hand and pressed a kiss to it... Startled, I pulled away.

He only smiled.

"Rimi, meet Nickel, the top designer in New York," Lily introduced.

I quickly composed myself. "Sorry, I'm not used to that kind of greeting."

He laughed. "No offense taken. Now, let's find you the perfect dress."

I let Lily go first, helping her pick out a stunning white gown.

When I turned to find something for myself, Nickel appeared again, handing me a dress.

"This will look perfect on you."

It was a breathtaking sky-blue gown,, adorned with white gems. I decided to try it on.

The moment I stepped out of the dressing room, Adrian was waiting. His gaze swept over me, and for a second, I thought I saw something shift in his expression.

"You look…" His voice was lower now. "Stunning."

Heat spread across my cheeks. "Thank you."

Lily came out in her wedding dress, looking radiant. "You look better than me," she teased.

"Not true!" I insisted..

Just then, Adrian walked in holding a light pink dress.

"Try this one," he said.

I looked at Lily, who just smirked knowingly. :)

I hesitated, but something about his gaze made me take the dress from his hands. When I stepped out again, his expression was unreadable, but his eyes….. they softened in a way that made my chest tighten..

He swallowed hard. "This one."

And just like that, I changed my mind..

We all picked out our outfits and headed back to the hotel.. It was late, and Lily ordered food for all of us..

As I settled into my room,, I couldn't stop thinking about Adrian. About the way he looked at me. About the way he made me feel....

I had met so many men in my life, but none had ever made my heart race like this....

Something was happening between us.

And I wasn't sure if I was ready for it...

But deep down, I knew—Adrian William was different.