As the waiter acknowledged his order and left to retrieve the wine, the conversation took an unexpected turn. Levi's question about our future caught me off guard for a moment, and I paused to gather my thoughts before responding.
"Say, Jasmine, what would you like our future to look like?" he asked, his eyes steady on mine.
I considered his question carefully, letting the excitement of possibilities wash over me. "Not too complex, I guess," I replied with a thoughtful smile. "I'd like to explore the world with you. Travel to various countries, experience different cultures, and make memories together."
The genuine interest in his gaze spurred a spark of connection between us, and I could feel the depth of the conversation growing as we shared our desires and dreams.
Just then, the waiter returned with the wine, the clinking of glasses a subtle reminder of the present moment. He poured the rich red liquid into our glasses, the deep color mirrored in the depths of the liquid.
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