responded, his voice almost disbelieving. "Are you... serious?"
Maria blinked back at him, her tone teasing but steady. "Do I look like I'm joking?"
Sidney was overwhelmed, his thoughts 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 stomorrow
morning, we'll go register our marriage, How does that sound?"
Maria smiled and nodded. "Alright."
Then, she reached for his hand, her touch sending a shockwave through him as she said softly, "Takehome."
Still reeling from the earlier conversation, Sidney followed 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. His heartbeat pounded in his chest,
erratic, out of sync.
Once they reached her place, Sidney found himself standing in her living room, still dazed. He watched as she
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to him. His gaze traced the graceful curve of her waist down to her hips, catching the gentle arc as she moved.
Without thinking, Sidney's hand reached out, gripping her waist.
"Hmm?" Maria paused, slowly standing up straight, her head turning just slightly as she glanced at him over her
shoulder. "What are you doing?"
Sidney didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he pulled her closer, pressing her against him, the warmth between them undeniable.
His breath was hot against her ear as he whispered, "Maria, I'm scared this is just a dream."
Then, softly, he kissed her.
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