Chapter 15

Gloria and Samson were driving down a tree-lined road, the city lights reflecting on the car windows. Sitting beside Samson, Gloria couldn’t help but steal discreet glances at him, a satisfied smile on her lips. There was something about him—his way of driving, the way he spoke to her—that completely captivated her. She felt light, as if nothing else mattered except this moment.

— You look stunning tonight, Samson said softly, turning his head slightly toward her. His voice was deep and enveloping.

Gloria blushed slightly. She loved it when he complimented her like this—direct, without pretense.

— Thank you… You look very elegant too, she replied, her eyes lingering for a moment on Samson’s perfectly pressed shirt and the subtle scent of his cologne. "Where are you taking me tonight?"

— It’s a surprise, he answered with a mysterious smile. "But I promise you’ll love it. Just the two of us, somewhere quiet and intimate."