32 -A Date

Raymond's POV;

It's late already. The sky is dark, and the Duran mansion is silent. Except for the sounds of some devices running on the background.

I make it to my bedroom, exhausted, and tired. I push the door open, and find the room is pitch black. Huh? When did Christiana start sleeping in the dark? She always at least has a side lamp on. So what's happening? 

"Hello? "I call and my reply is met with silence. 

I make to walk further into the room, but cuss when my foot bumps into the cupboard beside our door. 

"Shit! "

My fingers finally make it to the switch, and I flip it. White lights explode into the room, and I make for the bed, but stop when I sight what's before me. 

On the floor, between the bed and study chair, is a mini feast. Covered dishes, glass cups, flowers, and a bottle of wine. 

"Surprise! "Christiana's voice pulls my eyes to the balcony, and my jaw drops. She did this? 

"Wow...