"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.

closer, shortening the distance between them. Her voice was soft but clear. "Sidney, I've played around for a long time, and I've thought about what you said before. Maybe it's time for us to..." Sidney's breath caught, his

going to say? Would she accept

floated through the air, almost

Sidney blinked, stunned. "What?"

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

him a moment to process what she'd said before he responded,

back at him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do I

spinning as he tried to keep his composure. "Maria, you've had some drinks tonight. I'll remember everything you've said; but how about this-if you still feel the same tomorrow morning, we'll go register our marriage, How

smiled and

reached for his hand, her touch sending a shockwave through him as she said softly,

marriage. Not

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

His gaze traced the graceful curve of her waist down to her hips, catching the gentle

Sidney's hand reached out,

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