Later that night, just as he had promised, Kay came to pick Patricia up, and together they made their way to Roman's room.
Upon arrival, Kay opened the door and gestured for her to enter. She stepped inside, hearing the door click shut behind her, but her attention was caught by something ahead, keeping her from turning back.
Strangely, there was a dinner setting for two arranged neatly in the room, as if waiting just for her. The warm, intimate atmosphere touched her, and she liked it, liked that he had gone out of his way to set it up. Her gaze shifted and landed on him, standing by the window, staring out at the ocean. His view was far grander than hers, and though it was already dark, it still looked breathtakingly serene.
"I am here," she announced softly, catching his attention.
"Sit," he said, turning to face her. She walked over to the table, and he followed close behind.
