Moments

Marion and I sat across from each other at a long table in one of the mansion's private dining rooms which had been elegantly set.

The room was draped with deep burgundy curtains and the scent of rosemary and thyme mingled with the aroma of a sumptuous meal filled the room.

 "Thank you for coming tonight, Selena," he said with a small smile. "I thought it was time we spent a bit of time together since we got here."

 "I appreciate the thought, Marion. It's been a whirlwind these past few days, so, this was quite thoughtful of you." I said as I took a sip of the red wine that he had poured for me. 

Marion nodded, his gaze never leaving mine. "I want you to know that I'm here for you, in every step of the way. We might have just spent a few weeks together with each other but I have grown fond of you and I care about you. I also know that things haven't been easy, and you've endured more than most could imagine."