Page 43 of Plus-Size Bratva Bride

Leaning back in my chair, I let go of her hand and fold my arms across my chest.

The smirk on my face is laced with a challenge.

“Alright, starfish, where would you have chosen to go if you wanted to spend a fun evening with someone?”

She grins back at me, a glint of happiness finally showing in her eyes. It makes my heart spin with excitement.

“Let’s get the check and leave. I’ll take you there right now.”

“Done,” I say, standing up and holding my hand out to her. She sets her hand in mine and follows me through the restaurant.

The waiter and hostess come running towards us when they see us settling the bill at the reception desk.

“Mr. Kuznetsov was it not to your liking? We can talk to the chef, we can make you something else, we can—“ they ruffle off a panicked string of words.

“This place is wonderful, we really enjoyed the starters, but my wife and I just realized we are in the mood for something else.” I smile.

Jade shoots me defiant look when I call her my wife, but she still has that half smile on her lips.

Downstairs, back in the car, Jade leans forward and whispers something to the driver through the privacy window.My eyes are on the gorgeous shape of her ass and the way the dress hangs perfectly over her hips.

She sits down next to me again, not giving anything away.

This time, as we drive through the city, she is chatty and relaxed, and I realize she is far more unique than I could ever have imagined.

The driver stops outside an old movie theater.

“What is this?”

“They only play the oldies here. Reruns of stuff people hardly even know about.” Jade grins.

“A movie?” I chuckle.

“Not just a movie. You have to get caramel popcorn, a ridiculously oversized soda and some gummy bears—to make it an official movie night.” She nods seriously. “And afterwards we are going for a burger at that place over there.” She points across the street to a small restaurant with neon lights in red and blue and red and white striped seating, looking very retro.

“It sounds perfect. Who did you used to do this with?” I ask, curious as she seems to know exactly how it all works.

“My family. We used to come here every Wednesday night, before my brother died. I think after he died it just felt… Wrong in some ways.” She shrugs.

Her bringing me here is more intimate than I thought.

“I hope that after tonight, your heart will feel happier about this place again.”

“I think my heart is starting to feel happier.” She nods but looks away from me.

Climbing out of the car I take her hand and lead her towards the ticket booth.

By the end of the night, I have to admit that her idea was a lot more intimate and enjoyable than mine. Jade and I talked, laughed and had the most amazing time. While we were sitting alone in the almost empty movie theater she kept whispering to me about the old sci-fi we were watching, leaning close and giggling at the outdated special effects.

When we get home, I make sure not to push my luck with her. This has been the most incredible night we’ve had together. She let down her walls, relaxed completely and seemed to let me in to her heart a little. I don’t want to risk anything that will jeopardize that.

So, at the bottom of the stairs, I take her hand and pull her close to me, leaning forward I press my lips against her cheek.

“Goodnight, little starfish, and thank you for a magical night.”

She smiles, her eyes shining bright as she looks up at me.

“Thank you, Radmir. For everything.” She gingerly touches her necklace, then turns to walk up the stairs.

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