Marco had been looking forward to dining in this part of town and he was glad he had someone to share this experience with. He had made a reservation at one of the most expensive restaurants in the town and he was glad they had dressed up for the occasionAs they entered the restaurant, the hostess greeted them with a warm smile. "Good evening, welcome to Le Chateau. Do you have a reservation?" she asked."Yes, under the name Marco," he replied, trying to hide his nervousness.The hostess checked her list and then directed them to a table in the center of the dining room.Marco took a deep breath and followed the matron through the restaurant, he grabbed Raina by the arm as he took in the ambiance of the place. The low lighting, soft music, and elegant decor added to his already growing sense of unease.As they approached a table, Marco noticed a woman sitting alone, sipping on a glass of wine. Her long brown hair cascaded down her back, and her green eyes sparkled in the dim light.

As Marco drove away from Raina's apartment, his mind was filled with a swirl of emotions. He couldn't shake the feeling of happiness that had settled over him during their date. Being with Raina had felt easy and natural, and he found himself thinking about her more and more as he drove.But as he turned onto his house and pulled into his driveway, his thoughts turned to more practical matters. He had a dentist appointment in the morning and he needed to get some rest. Pushing his emotions aside, he got out of the car and walked towards his front door.As he unlocked the door and stepped inside, he was struck by a sudden feeling of loneliness. His home was quiet and empty, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of longing for someone to share it with.He shook his head, chiding himself for being so sentimental. He had always been a loner, his broke nature did not allow people to closer to him.And after what Dahlia did to him, he thought he was done with relationships.But something a

Marco stepped out of the meeting room, feeling drained and exhausted. It had been a long day of talking and listening and he couldn't wait to go home and relax.As he made his way to the parking lot, he pulled out his phone and checked his messages. He noticed a missed call from his father and a feeling of worry formed in his stomach. He dialed his father back, but no one picked up.Marco shook his head and got into his car. He turned on the radio and found some soothing music to calm his nerves. As he drove out of the parking lot and onto the highway, he felt his thoughts drifting to the meeting.He couldn't keep the smile off his face, he had a feeling it went well and he couldn't start seeing the results of his investments.He was happy he got to see the smile on Raina's face when he signed that contract. Everything worked out. He got to his house and packed his car.Marco stepped into his house, relieved to finally be home after a long day. He had barely taken off his shoes wh

As soon as Anthony asked the question, Marco felt a wave of fear wash over him. He had been anticipating this moment for years, and now that it was finally here, he felt like he wasn't ready for it. For how long has he dreamed of sitting down like this with Anthony and getting down to serious talk?His father had no idea the kind of gift he has given him. Marco would never forget this ever.And to find out the man was his godfather, he felt like he was on the top of the world.He knew he had to answer honestly, but he was scared of what the consequences might be.So he took a deep breath and replied, "I'm proud of the fact that my father gave me a step forward, and I took the initiative to double it instead of just spending it. I think that shows a lot of responsibility and ambition." He answered."Is that so?" Anthony asked.Marco nodded, "It was hard being me in high school. I was alienated and bullied because I was poor."As he spoke, his voice trembled with nervousness. He felt l

Marco walked down the hallway towards his last class of the day, feeling relieved that the day was almost over. As he passed by an empty classroom, he paused when he heard voices coming from inside.Curiosity getting the better of him, he peeked inside and saw Raina and Chris standing face to face, their voices raised in a heated argument.Marco frowned, unsure of what was going on. Raina and Chris were not friends, but they tended to bicker and argue from time to time. But there was something off about this one. it looked too intense. He shrugged it off, assuming it was just one of their usual banter.Chris was always a dick, maybe he had done something and Raina wanted to tear him a new one.But Chris knew better than to upset Marco, after all the warnings he had received, he should know better.Marco left for his class. He could still hear people bustling about prom.For once in his life, Marco never thought he would ever go. He had already taken it off his mind but he had a secon