As the rest of the week unfolded, Marcus and Sophia found themselves spending more and more time together. They would meet for lunch, go for walks in the park, and explore the city's hidden gems.
With each passing day, they grew more comfortable with each other, sharing stories, laughter, and secrets. Sophia was amazed by Marcus's kind and gentle nature, and Marcus was captivated by Sophia's intelligence, wit, and beauty.
As they spent more time together, their growing feelings for each other became harder to ignore. They would catch each other's eye, and the air would be filled with an unspoken tension.
One evening, as they strolled along the riverbank, Marcus turned to Sophia and asked, "May I hold your hand?" Sophia's heart skipped a beat, but she nodded, and Marcus took her hand in his.
The touch sent shivers down Sophia's spine, and she felt a sense of belonging she had never experienced before. Marcus, too, felt a spark of electricity run through his body, and he knew in tha
