Bewildered 🌸 (kja)

Dazed

Kahit medyo masakit pa ang ulo ay sinundo pa rin ni Harry si Liza for a dinner date. He promised her a date for tonight, didn't he?

Liza was absolutely radiant in her elegant white dress, resembling a goddess in her attire. She was truly enchanting. He marveled at how often this captivating enchantress never failed to dazzle him. It happens all the time, yet it never ceases to mesmerize him.

"How do I look?" tanong nito nang magkaharap na silang dalawa.

Napabuntong hininga si Harry. Hanggang ngayon hindi niya pa rin mapaniwalaan ang sariling damdamin. He's so attracted to her. Ayaw niya lang aminin sa dalaga baka magmukha siyang katawa-tawa, like a giddy teenager. He was so done with adolescent foolishness, and he refused to act like it.

As he gazed at her, he couldn't help but let out a sigh before delicately tucking a few loose strands of her hair behind her ear. "Perfection," he whispered with a smile, causing Liza to blush and smile shyly in return. Gigil na pinisil niya ang ilong nito. "You beautiful tease.." aniya at tumawa nang mahina.

Liza embraced his arms and led the way over. She smiled back, "Know what, Harry," she said brightly, "come on, let's go!" she exclaimed, practically bouncing in excitement, habang hila-hila siya sa braso. "I'm so excited!" tili nito na tila isang bata.

"Alright, brat," he replied, rolling his eyes and laughing.

"Where are you taking me?" Liza asked, curiosity shining in her eyes.

"It's a surprise," he grinned mischievously.

Marami pa itong mga tanong habang hila-hila siya sa braso. Naaliw si Harry dito. She's so cute.

Liza surprised him with a quick peck on the cheek during the drive, giggling. "You look amazing tonight, Harry," aniya at tila nahihiya na itinago ang namumulang mukha.

Napangisi ang binata. "I am Harry Fortaleza, and I always look good, sweetheart. But thank you," he replied proudly.

Liza wrinkled her nose, "Whatever, Mr. Fortaleza," and she laughed softly.

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Liza's eyes widened as Harry led her inside the grand Greek restaurant in Azucena. The place exuded luxury and sophistication, with a cozy and romantic ambiance heightened by the soothing melodies played by a live orchestra.

At mukhang bakante na naman ang buong restaurant.

Giving Harry a playful smirk, Liza teased, "Did you really have to reserve the entire restaurant just for us?" She arched her eyebrows and crossed her arms teasingly. "You know you don't have to show off your billionaire status all the time."

Harry simply shrugged and flashed a charming smile. "Tonight, I just want you all to myself," he said with a wink.

Rolling her eyes, Liza chuckled, "You crazy billionaire."

Their table was placed near the shimmering pool, adding to the opulent and romantic atmosphere of the evening. Isang malumanay na musika ang maririnig mula sa live pianist. Napansin ni Liza na ilan sa mga babaeng waitresses doon ay panaka-nakang tinititigan si Harry at kinikilig na nag bubulong-bulongan. Napatawa siya nang mahina at napailing-iling.

Inalalayan siya ni Harry na maupo bago ito pumwesto sa kanyang harapan.

"I've already taken the liberty of ordering our meal," Harry announced with a smile, to which Liza responded with a smile of her own.

"No problem at all, Harry."

"The cuisine here is truly exceptional; my mother is a fan."

Di nagtagal ay ihinatid na ng waiter ang pagkain nila sa mesa. Harry was right. The food is indeed exquisite. Beautifully and delicately prepared.