Very quickly—
The woman from the room upstairs, having freshened up and changed into a stunning outfit, slowly descended, her elegance reminiscent of a princess.
"Beautiful, isn't it?"
"Very beautiful."
Finn Bush's mouth gradually curled into a smile. He gave a gentlemanly bow, then took the woman's hand as if nothing had happened, kissed it lightly before speaking with a smile.
"Let's go, my little princess, our night life begins now."
"I hope this won't be our last night together."
"Of course it won't be. But it may well be the last for some others. I hope they have enough fun tonight, so they don't leave this life with regrets."
"I love you."
"Hmm?"
Finn Bush was taken aback, standing there clearly bewildered. For a moment, he wasn't sure how to respond. It took him a while to stutter out in response, "Why say that out of the blue? You never say 'I love you'."
"I haven't said it for many years, I just felt like saying it. Is that not allowed?"