“No, I want to go out, I’ve just been feeling a bit off since yesterday. Serfina gave me some BBQ chicken she made, and it tasted fine, but now I’m wondering if I should have listened to Hayden.”
“You ate Serfina’s cooking? Did you have a death wish?” He clamped his lips shut, trying not to laugh. “Let’s just stay home if you’re not feeling great. We can watchRomeo + Juliet.”
“No, I’m fine. I want to go out. You’ve planned it all.”
“Fine, but as soon as we get home, we’re watching it.”
I arched my brow at him. You want to watch it?”
“It’s your birthday and your favourite film. Of course I do.”
“I knew you secretly loved it.”
He chuckled. “I didn’t say that.”
“I won’t tell a soul.” I ran my fingers over my lips as if I was zipping them up.
Sebastian opened the door of the car and took my hand, helping me out. We hadn’t gone far. The high-end restaurant he parked outside was situated in Chelsea. He passed the keys to a valet and then rested his hand on the small of my back, guiding me in.
As we entered, the lights from the glass chandelier cast a warm glow through the foyer where the server stood behindan oak desk. The walls were rustic panelling, giving it an eighteenth-century vibe.
“Mr Knight. Pleasure to have you here again,” the server greeted. “If you follow my colleague, they will take you to your private room.”
Sebastian nodded, and he took hold of my hand as we followed the staff member through the main restaurant and then to a door near the back. They opened the door, and we stepped in. My eyes widened, and I covered my mouth to hide the gasp.
The first thing I saw was the midnight blue ceiling that had tiny lights scattered over it to make it look like stars in the night sky. The walls were draped with white silk, and fairy lights hung from the top down. Both brought enough light for a romantic meal. Grey rose petals were scattered over the floor, leading to a table covered in a white silk tablecloth and black high-back chairs, padded with white velvet cushions. Grey roses had been elegantly arranged around the room. I couldn’t believe he’d gone to so much trouble.
“Do you like it?”
“Sebastian, I don’t know what to say. It’s stunning.”
He pulled me in and kissed my head. “There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you.”
We made our way to the table, and he pulled the chair out for me, then sat in the one opposite. The server came and poured wine for us and then left. I couldn’t stop looking around at the way the lights sparkled like little stars in the night sky.
He took hold of my hand on the table, and my eyes flicked to meet those bright blues of his.
“I love you so much, Nyx. I know I haven’t been around much recently, but just know everything I do is because I love you more than anything in this world.”
I smiled, placing my hand on his cheek. “I love you too.”
He turned his head, kissing the palm of my hand, then took hold of it. “I got you something.”
He reached for the inside of his jacket pocket and took out a small grey box. I took it and opened it. Inside sat a keyring with an Audi logo on it.
“I bought you a car for your birthday. It’ll be on the drive when we get home.”
“You bought me an Audi?” I questioned.
“Yes.”
I leaned back in the chair, and my stomach churned as I twisted the ring Callum gave me.
“Do you not like it?”
It wasn’t that I didn’t like or appreciate it. I never expected anything. But it was like he’d gone out and splashed his cash for something that just wasn’t me. He knew I didn’t care for money or expensive things, yet he’d gone and bought me a car. I didn’t have a need for it in London, especially something so flashy, and I’d already told him as much.
I cleared my throat and smiled. “Yes, it’s lovely. Thank you.”
