Chapter 85

Marie and Luca first met in a dimly lit bar on a sultry summer evening in the city. Marie, a striking brunette with emerald green eyes and a curvaceous figure, was sitting at the bar sipping on a dirty martini when Luca, a tall, dark, and handsome stranger, approached her.

"Is this seat taken?" Luca asked, gesturing to the stool next to Marie.

"It is now," Marie replied, flashing him a flirtatious smile.

Luca ordered a drink and the two of them struck up a conversation. They quickly discovered that they had a lot in common and the chemistry between them was undeniable. Before long, they were exchanging phone numbers and making plans to see each other again.

Over the next few weeks, Marie and Luca's relationship blossomed. They would meet up for drinks after work, go on romantic dinner dates, and even spent a weekend together at a cozy bed and breakfast in the countryside.