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Well, now that your bitter face is gone, I hope you have a wonderful time, Karen mused. By the way, don't go rushing off to be parents so soon,’ she said with typical insolence.

Stop it, Karen,’ the brown-haired man reprimanded her.

I'm just telling the truth,’ she said innocently and then burst out laughing.

Well, now, Armand, you'd better pull yourself together, we're going for a walk, Thomas announced.

Where is he, Patrick? asked Juliet, looking for him with her eyes.

He had some important business to attend to, Thomas hastened to reply. Don't worry, I'll go and change.

I'll go and change, I won't be long, informed the brown-haired man, leaving in a hurry to his dressing room.

Where he barely entered, and without wasting time he began to change, and minutes later he came out looking very handsome, because he was wearing a wine-coloured shirt and black trousers, his hair perfectly groomed, without a doubt he looked irresistible.

Wow, Armand, I almost didn't recognise you,’ the brunette mocked.

For now you can take advantage of it, as I'm in a good mood.

I know, and that's something you don't see every day, she joked again.

Are you ready? asked Thomas.

Let's go,’ said Armand, helping his beloved into the car.

Would you like us to take you home, miss? asked Thomas, before getting into the car.

It's not necessary, because my car is parked just at the end,’ he said, pointing to a black vehicle.

All right, drive carefully, miss.

Same here, have a great time, I mused, winking at the happy couple.

Thank you, Karen,’ replied the blonde.

And, Juliet, I hope we can see each other very soon, we have a lot to talk about.

Sure, Karen.

See you tomorrow, Karen, Armand said goodbye.

See you tomorrow.

Well, let's go, said Thomas excitedly.

Sure, but where are we going? asked the brown-haired man curiously. You're not going to kidnap us, are you?

How funny you are, dear, cousin,’ he replied with a smile. You just enjoy the moment,’ he said sarcastically, starting the car. Between jokes and laughs they made the trip more bearable, so that it didn't feel heavy. They arrived at the agreed restaurant, Patrick, was already waiting for them impatiently, to tell the truth, he felt that they didn't arrive because Thomas, was very absent-minded.

Welcome,’ mused Patrick, who was leaning against the boot of a red convertible.

This is beautiful, Juliet expressed delightedly.

And you haven't seen the inside, Jul,’ hurried Patrick, who was leading them inside the restaurant.

Just as he had said, the interior of the restaurant was not only elegant, but also had a romantic touch, with red rose arrangements on the tables and dimmed lights, giving it a touch of intimacy and romance, while an interpreter played the piano.

We hope you have a wonderful time on this special day, and the captain will show you to your table shortly. Now if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way,’ said Patrick calmly as he pulled Thomas along.

Thank you, guys,’ said the brown-haired man sincerely.

Thank your brother-in-law, replied Patrick. Well, he was the one who planned everything. Now, you will have to excuse us because we are leaving,’ said the two brothers left the restaurant, leaving the young couple alone. The captain didn't take long to come out to welcome them and lead them to their table, which was at the back, as it had been specially arranged for them, and they could have some privacy, so they wouldn't be disturbed. Armand, like the gentleman he was, pulled out the chair for his beloved, then two waiters appeared, one carried a bottle of the best wine and served the glasses, while the other served the food, the captain left but not before wishing them a wonderful evening.

I definitely have to thank Alex,’ said the brown-haired man delightedly. This is just wonderful.

I know, confessed the blonde. Alex, I was surprised because I never imagined this.

Neither did I, I have to confess that I was so upset that I wasn't going to spend Valentine's Day with you.

I was feeling sad, because I missed you so much, I feel like the days have gone by so slowly.

Don't even tell me, Jul. I've been the same way,’ confessed the brown-haired man. But now that I have you by my side, I wish time would stop, and we could stay like this forever.

Very soon we can be together,’ replied the blonde with a big smile.

It's true, Mrs. Hamilton,’ I mused mischievously. How nice that sounds, Mrs. Hamilton.

Is there anything else? asked one of the waiters, who interrupted the lovers' conversation.

For the moment, that's fine, thank you,’ replied Armand.

Then, with permission, both waiters bowed slightly and left.

You can't imagine how happy I am to have you by my side,’ he said lovingly, taking her hand and kissing it.

I am very happy too.

Now that we are alone I can freely tell you how beautiful you look. I love the way you look in that dress. I must admit, I was dying of jealousy when I noticed how my classmates were looking at you.

Come on don't be like that, you know the only one I love is you. There is no one else for me.

While the loving couple chatted animatedly, outside the restaurant Patrick and Thomas were sitting in the boot of their convertible.

Do you think it's a good idea to leave them alone? I ask with some uncertainty.

I don't see what's wrong with it, besides, they're both adults now,’ said Thomas, who was lying down on the boot.

I know that, but I'm not entirely convinced.

You worry too much, brother. Try to relax, the view is beautiful.

That's right, by the way, did you see how that redhead was looking at Jul?

You mean the lady, the one who had poor Armand cornered? he asked ironically, looking at his brother.

Yes, she did. I don't have a good feeling about her, I'm afraid she might do something.

I doubt it, if she wanted to do it, she would have done it already.

Don't you ever think badly of anyone? asked Patrick incredulously.

It's not that, it's just that it would take a sick person to do something crazy, don't you think?

Maybe you're right, Patrick nodded.

And what did you think of the young lady, Karen? asked Curios. I noticed how you looked at her.

What are you talking about?

Don't do that. I'm sure that young lady has caught your eye.

What do you know, she's very... very unruly.

Sure, brother, whatever you say.

It's true.

And I'm agreeing with you.

Well, it doesn't look like it, Patrick complained.

We'd better get out of here, I feel like taking a tour.

Now?

Sure, besides, you promised you'd give the boys their space.

What do you know, she's very...very unruly.

Sure, bro, whatever you say.

It's true.

And I'm agreeing with you.

It doesn't look like it, Patrick complained.

We'd better get out of here, I feel like taking a tour.

Now?

Sure, besides, you promised you'd give the boys their space.

I am very lucky. I love you so much, I wish time would pass quickly and we could get married. I can't bear to be away from you. I would like to shout to the whole world that you are mine and only mine.

How about a toast to our love? proposed Juliet.

Very well, replied the brown-haired man gladly, taking his glass. They both clinked their glasses and drank the sweet and delicious wine, then they tasted the succulent dishes, which had been carefully selected by Alex, while they ate they caught up on their days, he told her about Amber and she told him about Alexei, which made him jealous and even made him want to break the face of that oxygenated blond, Juliet, tried to calm him down and what better way than kissing him, once their plates were cleared and the dessert was served, some musicians appeared and played that waltz that meant a lot to them, because it had been the first one they had danced in their school years. Armand, took his fiancée to dance, both were lost in their world where only the two of them existed, they were dancing for a long time, until they decided to go for a walk on the beach because it was getting dark and the view was beautiful, when leaving one of the waiters approached Armand, and gave him the keys of a car that had been arranged for both young people to use it, they thanked him and left the restaurant. Both walked with their hands clasped, they reached a quiet place where people were not passing by, and sat down on the sand to watch the sunset. He looked enraptured at his beloved because thanks to the few rays of sun that rested on her made her look like a beautiful creature, unable to contain himself any longer he kissed her, first it was a warm kiss then it became passionate, he introduced his tongue in her mouth which caused her to moan, Little by little he laid her down on the warm sand, his kisses went down to her soft white neck, she clung to the back of her beloved, because those kisses made her lose control, she felt as if she was flying, he wanted her, this time she could not control herself.