Deceptions of the Heart

First date

One week had passed after Richard had asked out Roxanne. Dressed in a short red strapless dress and with a leather black coat hanging from her shoulders, the young lady was waiting for her male companion at a nearby park.

After some time Richard arrived at the spot as well. He was dressed in a black suit and black pants that matched it. Beneath his suit he was wearing a black vest and a white shirt that highlighted his muscles alongside with a tie. The male's outfit left Roxanne with a wide open mouth.

Once he approached the girl he didn't miss a chance to complement her.

"You look absolutely stunning" he commented.

"Clicé. But I'll accept it" replied Roxanne.

"You still insist on disliking clicé stuff?" Asked Richard.

The girl just replied with a playful 'yes I do' before she punched friendly the man's shoulder.

"Ow! That was mean!" The taller male complained dramatically.

"Stop being overdramatic. It was just a slight punch" teased Roxanne.

"Well if you don't like clicé stuff then you won't like what I have to give you either" replied Richard with a smirk.

His remark caught the female by surprise. A hint of curiosity started growing within her which didn't go unnoticed by the mischievous man.

After a couple of complaints coming out from the girl, a couple of minutes of Richard's mocking and a couple of punches and kicks he received from his female companion he revealed a bouquet of orchids. Roxanne gasped in surprises.

"Are these..." She began but was cut off by Richard.

"Orchids? Yes. I've heard you like them" replied the male as he gave the bouquet to the younger female.

Roxanne received the gift gladly before she spoke.

"Its clicé too. But I like it".

Richard gave her his warmest smile after her comment before he asked:

"Any idea of where should we go?"

Roxanne thought for a moment before she answered.

"Have you ever tried ice skating?"

Before Richard could utter a word his companion grabbed his wrist and dragged him towards a nearby frozen lake.

"Here we are!" She said excitedly once they arrived at the lake.

Richard looked around him. His jaw dropped open at the beautiful scenery. The lake was right before his eyes and it was all frozen. Couples, families, friends and every kind of people were ice skating. The place was illuminated by the street lights and the beautiful decorations around the lake.

"Wow... Its beautiful here..." Muttered Richard.

Roxanne giggled before she spoke.

"Isn't it? Its quite popular".

"So I shouldn't wonder why its crowded" chuckled Richard.

They both approached the lake. Roxanne rented two pairs of ice skates for them.

Now they were both ready to enter the lake (or at least they thought so). Richard on the other hand was hesitant at first but once Roxanne offered to take his hands and guide him he gained his courage.

"I can't believe that a mafioso like you is afraid of some ice" the girl remarked as they were skating hand in hand.

"Shhh. Better not say this out loud" chuckled Richard.

They both burst into laughter after this remark of his.

This special to both of them night continued with them visiting every store in their way. The first place they visited was a bakery which they bought some fresh croissants from. The second was a candy store in which they had the opportunity to try candy canes and brownies for free. They also visited a couple of cloth stores until Roxanne had the idea to buy matching sweaters with her male companion. Later on they visited a cafe where they shared more things about themselves and got to know each other better.

The night was about to come to an end with them taking a stroll at the park they met at the beginning when Richard noticed some black clouds covering the night sky.

"This isn't going to be good" he remarked.

Suddenly he Roxanne felt raindrops falling on her skin.

"Its going to rain" she said.

The rain started becoming heavier. Richard grabbed Roxanne's wrist.

"Let's leave! Now!" He yelled and dragged the girl alongside with him.

The duo found shelter under the shed of a nearby library.

"Looks like we'll have to wait for the rain to stop to go home" Roxanne broke the ice.

"I don't mind since I'll get to spend more time with you" Richard made one of those clicé complements again.

Roxanne giggled before she replied with her usual 'clicé'. There was a comforting silence between them when Richard held Roxanne's hand. The young woman felt at ease slipping her hand into his. Then the male gently touched her chin and tilted her head to face him.

"Look at me..." He whispered.

There was another moment of silence when he started leaning his head closer to Roxanne's. The girl's heart started beating faster with each passing moment. Before she knew it Rochard's lips touched hers in a sweet, gentle and soft kiss. Little did they know that someone they new was watching them.