All Chapters of Submitting Series (one shot): Chapter 41

Dinner felt like a dream.Ella sat across from Theo in the softly lit restaurant, the glow of candles flickering between them. The world outside had faded away, leaving just the two of them in this quiet, intimate space. Soft music played in the background, a slow, delicate tune that matched the gentle hum of her heart.Theo looked unfairly good in the dim light—his sharp features softened by the warm glow, his deep eyes watching her with an intensity that made her breath catch.She had missed this.Missed him.For the past two months, she had convinced herself that this chapter of her life was over—that Theo had moved on, that he had put the past behind him. But now, sitting here, watching the way he still looked at her, she knew she had been wrong.There was no moving on. Not from this.“Is the food not good?” Theo’s voice was quiet, amused, pulling her out of her thoughts.Ella blinked and realized she had barely touched her plate. “No, it’s good. I’m just…” She hesitated, fingers