Chapter 9

As they drove to the restaurant, Anna's heart was pounding with fear and anxiety. She knew that this was not going to be a normal dinner date, especially with the way David had been acting. As they pulled up to the restaurant, Anna could see a group of reporters already waiting for them, cameras flashing and microphones at the ready.

David stepped out of the car with confidence, looking like he owned the place. Anna followed behind him, feeling like she was walking towards her own execution. The reporters rushed towards them, asking all kinds of questions about their relationship and marriage.

David answered the questions with ease, spinning the story to make it seem like they were the perfect couple deeply in love. Anna just stood there, nodding along and trying to look composed while her heart was racing with fear.

One reporter called out to Anna, asking why she wasn't speaking and if she was unhappy with the marriage. David immediately turned around and gave Anna a discreet signal,