Chapter:10

The Date


It was a warm summer evening in the bustling city of New York, and the streets were alive with the sounds of laughter and music.


The neon lights of the cityscape glowed brightly against the darkening sky, casting a romantic hue over the city below.


In a luxurious penthouse apartment overlooking the city, Zack, sat reclining on a plush leather sofa, a glass of expensive champagne in hand.


His thoughts turned to Adeline, a beautiful and
enigmatic woman who had caught his eye from the moment he laid eyes on her.


She was a mystery, a puzzle he was determined to solve, and he knew he had to have her by his side.


He ran a hand through his slicked-back hair, a charming smile playing on his lips as he dialed a number on his phone.


"Hey, Adeline," he greeted, his voice smooth and confident. "I was thinking about having a date together. What do you say?" Adeline, a stunning brunette with sharp green eyes and a fiery spirit to match, couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement in her chest at the sound of Zack's voice.


She knew he was a dangerous man, but there was something about him that drew her in like a moth to a flame. "Sure, Zack," she replied, trying to sound nonchalant despite the racing of her heart. "Where are we going?" She asked. Zack chuckled, the sound sending shivers down her spine.


"I have a little surprise planned for you." Adeline couldn't resist the thrill of the unknown, the danger and excitement that came with being associated with a mob boss like Zack.


As she finished getting ready, she heard a knock on the door. Nerves fluttering in her stomach, she opened the door to find Zack standing there, a bouquet of red roses in his hands.


He flashed her a dazzling smile and offered her his arm, which she took with a shy smile.


He led her to his sleek black car and drove them to a fancy restaurant in the heart of the city.



Throughout the evening, Zack was the perfect gentleman, showering her with compliments and making her laugh with his witty jokes.


Adeline couldn't help but feel a spark between them, a connection that she had never felt with anyone else before.


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(At the restaurant)


The restaurant was opulent, the food exquisite, the wine flowing freely as they talked and laughed, the chemistry between them undeniable.


As the night went on, Zack couldn't help but be drawn to Adeline. Her beauty and intelligence captivated him in a way he had never experienced before.


Adeline found herself falling for Zack, his charm and charisma melting her defenses like ice in the sun.


But as the evening came to a close, Zack knew that their relationship would be anything but ordinary.


He was a man of power and danger, a mafia boss with enemies lurking in the shadows. Adeline, with her own secrets and mysteries, was a woman who would challenge him like no other.

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© Shafiya