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CHAPTER 85: Falling in Love

  "So," Alexander said, his voice regaining its usual playful lilt, "girlfriend, huh?"

  I couldn't help but grin back at him. "Seems that way," I replied, a light blush creeping up my cheeks. Maybe I was overthinking things with Nicola instead of just enjoying the present. When I got to the bridge, I would cross it.

  The waiter arrived to take our dessert order, and after we finally settled on chocolate lava cake, the waiter scurried away to fulfill our request.

  Alexander's phone buzzed in his pocket. He fished it out, his brow furrowing slightly as he glanced at the screen. "Oh, work," he muttered apologetically, showing me the caller ID. The urgency in his voice suggested it might be important.

  "Don't worry about me, I'm fine" I reassured him, squeezing his hand gently. "Go take it."