Beneath The Veil Of Desire

Moments💞

The elegance of the restaurant unfolded around them as Jacob held the door open for Heaven. His heart pounded like a relentless drum as his hand ghosted over the small of her bare back, feeling the radiating warmth of her soft skin beneath the whisper of his touch. She was the perfection of grace and delicacy wrapped in a beautiful dress, one that seemed to catch everyone's eyes.

Jacob placed his hand firmly on her bare back as the doorman held the door open for them; he felt her skin break out into goosebumps under his hand, a shiver running through her. He bit back a smile at her reaction to him, her heartfelt elated. His senses heightened, the small action felt like a dance of electricity between them. Yet, there was an innate familiarity that anchored him, a beautiful paradox that left him yearning for more.

They were escorted into the restaurant's heart, an intimate private space bathed in soft lighting and gentle music - the perfect environment for their evening. Jacob had chosen this place with care, a fine fusion restaurant. He guessed he had chosen well based on the liveliness on Heaven's face; it was a sight to behold, the way her eyes sparkled in anticipation, her smile luminous and infectious. He scolded himself for not doing this sooner; he wondered why he hadn't asked, perhaps a part of him had been fearful of rejection, but he should have tried.

As they sat, her joy quickly changed into a glare as she grabbed the menu that was held out in front of her. Confused, Jacob caught the one passed to him; his dark eyebrows knitted together in a silent question. The high-pitched chirp of the waitress introducing herself cut through his thoughts, and he looked up at her briefly. She was blinking at him flirtatiously while blatantly ignoring Heaven.

The source of Heaven's displeasure dawned on him.

It was jealousy that flared in her eyes - an unexpected yet fascinating revelation.

Taking control of the situation, and not wanting to upset her, Jacob spoke clearly. "My wife will order for us." He held Heaven's gaze as he spoke.

Her lips twitched as she saw the way the waitress looked at him, but she left as Heaven glared at her.

"I didn't do anything!" He defended himself, his hands raised in mock surrender.

"You're uselessly good-looking," Heaven grumbled her tone light but layered with an emotion he wasn't quite expecting - admiration.

"Really?" Jacob asked, surprised and thrilled by her confession. She may have stared at him often, but it was the first time she admitted that she found him attractive out loud.

"Like you didn't know," Heaven muttered under her breath, her eyes flickering away from his gaze. A soft chuckle escaped Jacob's lips, the corners of his eyes crinkling as he continued to watch her; he loved it when she pouted, the hint of annoyance was always endearing.

"There is a difference between knowing that you're conventionally attractive and your wife finding you attractive," Jacob confessed, his voice layered with warmth and an undercurrent of gratification. Hearing her thoughts put into words, particularly words that spoke of her attraction towards him, gave him an unprecedented sense of joy. It was as though a gap in their relationship was beginning to mend, a chasm was filling up with the foundation of a deeper bond.

Heaven hummed in response, not quite agreeing or disagreeing. But there was a delicate shift in the way she looked at him, her eyes softening and the hint of a smirk playing at the corner of her lips. It was these subtle cues, these silent whispers of emotions that kept Jacob on his toes.

"Like you must know that you're beautiful," he started, watching her closely. "But you still blush when I tell you that you're unbelievably and utterly gorgeous, ethereal really." As the words spilled from his lips, he watched as her face colored, her eyes widening a little as she stared at him. It was a sight to behold, how the color enhanced the enchanting glow of her face. Her red lips pulled up at the sides, the smile barely visible but radiating an undeniable charm.