Sebastian Knight

26. Liliana

Delicately, I inserted the earring through the small aperture, hoping that my appearance would meet the desired standards. I couldn't help but appreciate the earrings; they were of my preferred length and size. An exquisite gold earring adorned with a red diamond at the centre, perfectly complementing my ensemble for the evening.

The dress I was wearing accentuated the areas that I wanted Sebastian to notice. One could barely discern the tiny bump. Although I was merely six weeks into my pregnancy, I could already perceive the changes in my body. A knock startled me from my musings, and upon looking up, I found Diego standing at the bedroom door. He held a box, accompanied by a bouquet of flowers. Granting him entry, I stepped back, allowing him to observe my attire. Diego had become a rather steadfast companion.

"You look absolutely stunning, Liliana. Sebastian has truly struck gold with you," he uttered as he advanced towards me. "Sebastian wanted me to present you with this necklace for this evening, and of course, these lovely pink roses."

"He is such a sweetheart. Where is he, Sebastian?" I inquired, seizing the box and flowers from Diego.

"He is preparing himself. He wanted to be surprised by your appearance. I have never witnessed him so nervous before."

Frowning, I pondered the reason behind his anxiety. Pushing the thought aside, I focused on arranging the flowers in a nearby vase. Opening the box, my eyes widened in awe as I beheld the exquisite gold necklace. It was only natural for Sebastian to present me with such a magnificent gift.

"This is truly exquisite, although he knows this is way too much. Gosh I truly do love him," I confessed.

Diego chuckled before departing the room, leaving me to complete my preparations. Seated on the bed, I slipped on my shoes, featuring a modest heel. They were of a manageable height, perfectly suited for me.

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Stepping out of the car, Sebastian extended his hand for me to grasp, to which I obliged. I smiled warmly at him in return.

"Thank you," I expressed my gratitude.

 He planted a kiss on my cheek, before guiding his hand to the small of my back, ushering me into the restaurant while the guards followed closely behind. The aroma of the restaurant hit me as soon as the doors swung open, causing me to involuntarily gasp.

 "I thought this place would be a pleasant choice," Sebastian responded.

 With a smile, we headed towards the hostess desk. Upon reaching the desk, the woman peered up from her booklet and nervously inquired, "Mr. Knight, welcome. Do you have a reservation?"

 "Yes, I do. For two," he replied.

 She glanced at the booklet in front of her, nodding as she located the reservation. She grabbed two menus and proceeded to lead us to our table, which happened to be a window seat, a spot that Sebastian remembered was my favorite. He pulled out my seat for me, waiting until I was seated before pushing it in.

 Our table was situated in a semi-private section of the restaurant, affording us some privacy. Sebastian took a seat across from me and immediately took hold of my hand. Shortly after, a waiter approached, a man with creamy skin, dark brown eyes, small ears, a flat nose, and thin eyebrows. His shiny, black hair complemented his appearance.

 "Hi, I'm Peter, and I will be your server for this evening," he stated as he clicked his pen.

 Struggling to suppress a giggle, I noticed that he was eyeing Sebastian as if he were a delectable dish. If his mouth could water, surely it would have.