Page 32 of Thy Heart's Desire
The delicate elaborated antique chandeliersoftly casts a romantic radiance over them.
“Oh my, it’s such lovely dinning table. Do you use it often?”
“No, we don’t. There was a time that my family lived here for the winter. My family enjoyed the beautiful house.”
“Where are you from, Niko?”
Niko pulls out the chair for her and Sofia Rose takes a seat. He turns to take a seat at the head of the table, smiling at her.
“I’m not sure if you’re ready to learn all about me, Sofia Rose. Why don’t you tell me about you?”
Sofia Rose blushes. She nods, closing her eyes. She moves her hands up and grasps the edge of the table, thinking.
Oh hell, should I be open and tell him the truth? Will he even believe in fairies? No, he will not. I’m not sure that he is ready. I’ll only tell him a little about me.
Sofia Rose opens her eyes and turns to look at him, smiling. The purple blush creeps up her neck and floods her face.
“I’m from Virginia deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains.”
“I believe that’s a very isolated area. I’ve never been.”
Niko takes his wine and raises his crystal glass, smiling at her.
“Let’s cheer to the future dinners we shall have.”
Sofia Rose blushes, nodding. Her violet eyes shimmer. She licks her lower rose lip and takes the crystal glass in her hand. She runs her slender fingers up the stem and wraps them around.
“Yes, to future dinner dates.”
Niko nods, closing his eyes. He takes a drink of the wine; he swishes it around his mouth, and drinks it, opening his eyes.
“I’m from a far away land, Sofia Rose. I would love to show you my birthplace. I know that you will fall in love with the magical land.”
Sofia Rose leans in closer, resting her hand on her palm, listening to him.
“Please tell me more about this place. What is it called?”
“It’s called Vhampier Astral. I work for my Emperior Vlastimire. I’m a Senator and I’m appointed to monitor the Vhampier Royal Senate.”
“I’m impressed that you’re a Senator. I’m intrgued. I don’t recall hearing about this place. I love the name of your country.”
Sofia Rose picks up her fork, stabs at the roast beef, and takes a bite of the soft roast. She smiles, taking another serving of carrots and beef.
“I see that you liked the roast. It’s one of my favorites.”
Sofia Rose nods, and lifts the crystal glass to take a sip of the white wine.
“I love this wine, Niko. It is very relaxing.”
Niko’s eyes cloud up and he frowns. He leans forward and takes her hand in his. He slowly rubs his thumb over her hand.
The candles flames flickers in a slow sensual dance, highlighting his beautiful glowing mint green eyes. The silver specks flash brightly as he gazes into her eyes.
“Sofia Rose, I’m sorry to have caused you distress. My behaviour was deplorable and uncalled for. I beg you to forgive me.”
Sofia Rose’s purple blush invades her face. Her violet eyes shimmer, and the silver specks flash erractically.
“That’s what I wanted to explain to you this morning, but you wouldn’t allow me to. I really work hard because I want to be able to promote.”
