Chapter 27 - The Perfect Pieces
Julian drove me home after the gala.
The car stopped in front of my penthouse apartment.
He wasn't in a hurry to open the car door.
He turned to look at me.
"You were absolutely amazing today," he said.
"I'm always amazing," I teased.
Julian laughed. He reached out and tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear.
"Do you know what the most amazing thing about you is?"
"My bank account?"
"It's that you never waited for someone to come and rescue you."
His voice deepened.
"You did it yourself."
He leaned in, and our lips met.
Our first kiss.
Gentle but resolute.
May you like
There was no pity. There was no possessiveness.
Only absolute respect between two equals.
