"Drink a little-it'll help," Sidney said softly, holding the water bottle closer to her.

Maria looked at the water being offered, then took it from his hand, sipping it slowly. As she drank, Sidney's eyes never left her, studying her quietly.

Neither of them spoke for the rest of the drive.

When the car finally came to a stop, the driver announced, "We're here."

Sidney turned to her. "I'll walk you up."

Maria didn't object, and they stepped out into the cool night. The breeze was crisp, refreshing after the warmth of the villa, and they walked in silence. Maria moved at a leisurely pace ahead, while Sidney followed closely behind, his gaze fixed on her, growing more intense with each step.

Suddenly, Maria stopped.

Sidney halted too, watching her carefully, waiting for her next move.

She turned to face him, a playful smile on her lips, her hands resting casually behind her back. "After going to Selena's wedding today, I realized... maybe marriage isn't so bad after all." Sidney's heart began to race.

about what you said before. Maybe it's time for us to..." Sidney's breath caught, his entire body tensing as a mix of excitement and anxiety coursed through him. His palms were sweating, his mind

accept his feelings? Or

voice floated through

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

smile widening. "I'm saying we could get married, you know, love each other after. What do

his mind momentarily blank. It took him a moment to process what she'd said before he responded, his voice almost disbelieving. "Are

him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do I look like

drinks tonight. I'll remember everything you've said; but how

smiled and

her touch sending a shockwave through him as she said softly, "Take me

her like he was on autopilot, his mind stuck on one word: marriage. Not dating-she was ready to jump straight to the finish line.

place, Sidney found himself standing in her living room, still dazed. He watched as she bent ove to slip off her shoes,

traced the graceful curve of her waist

Sidney's hand reached

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