Chapter 33: Scandal

I woke up to the soft light of the morning sun filtering through my curtains. As I lay in bed, the events of last night replayed in my mind like a movie. Dinner with Carmen had been a whirlwind of emotions, and despite my initial reservations, it hadn't been bad at all. In fact, it had been...intriguing.

The way Carmen looked at me, her piercing eyes seeming to see right through to my soul, sent shivers down my spine. I could still feel the warmth of her embrace, the way she had held me close as if she didn't want to let go. A small smile crept across my face as I thought about it.

Pushing the covers off, I sat up and stretched, feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves flutter in my stomach. There was something undeniably compelling about Carmen, something that made me want to get to know her better despite the risks.

Her confidence, her mystery, her undeniable allure—they all drew me in like a moth to a flame.