Dinner went great, and the food was, as always, amazing. Alexander and Emma chatted about her classes, his job (a toned-down version), and their weekend plans, just a typical dad-daughter talk.
After they finished eating, Alexander paid the bill, turning down Zayn's offer to cover it, and they headed out.
As the valet brought the car around, Emma glanced back at the restaurant. Through the windows, she could see Zayn talking to some of his staff, waving his hands as he explained something. When he noticed her looking, he caught her eye and smiled.
Emma quickly looked away and hopped into the car.
The ride home was quiet, with Emma lost in her thoughts. When they pulled into the driveway, she saw Alexander watching her with an amused look.
"What's going on?" she asked.
"Nothing," he replied. "Sleep well, sweetheart."
