I want to pay for my soon-to-be wife

After they decided she would meet his family, he suggested they go for some shopping together, afterall he knows what his parents likes. She hesitated at first but eventually agreed, knowing this was important to him.

He went to her house at the scheduled time and found her waiting for him near her building's entrance. When she greeted him after she entered the car, he returned the pleasantries.

He frowned when he felt something missing. Right it is too quiet. "Where is Rachel?" He asked as he helped her adjust the seat. "She is at her friend's house." She answered him after thanking him for his help.

"Alright. Let's go." The engine purred to life, a gentle hum that settled like a comforting melody. Bella looked at him while he had his focus on the road. As embarrassing as it can be, but she needs to talk to him about it.

"Lucas" He hummed in response his eyes still fixed on the road ahead. "Are we still going to shop from there?" She asked hesitantly.

With a measured press, he gently coaxed the car to a standstill and turned to look at her. "What's the problem in shopping there?" He frowned when he look at her.

"I....I never shop at that types of stores." He blinked his eyes twice looking at her for. How come she is embarrassed just because she never visited such stores.

"You know.....luxury stores are too pricey." She lowered her head to hide her flushed face. So she is not worried about visiting those stores but she is actually worried about the money. He sighed, finally feeling the depth of her concern.

He took her hands, making her look at him. "You don't have to worry about the bills, I'm the one paying. I just wanted you to have a good first impression on my family. But if you still feel uncomfortable going there, we will shop wherever you like. Okay?" He suggested her politely.

She looked at him and then shifted her gaze to his hands which held her hand tightly. "I don't want you to waste so much money on just a dress." She told him truthfully. "Do you think I will go bankrupt after just buying a dress for you?" He looked at her intently.

"No ofcourse not. You are getting it all wrong.You are the Lucas Costanzo. How can you go bankrupt after just buying a dress for me. You...." She eagerly tried to explain herself but he cut in between her sentence. "Can't I pay for my soon-to-be wife?" He innocently asked looking at her with his puppy eyes. He must have learnt it from Rachel.

"You can but.." She sighed in defeat and muttered a small okay. "Then it's final. We are shopping from there." He started the car again, happy with his newfound victory.