Promises and Shadows

Last Bonus part

Leila and Victor settled onto the couch, blankets draped over their laps, as they prepared to dive into one of Victor’s favorite romantic movies.

“So, this is the movie you swear is amazing?” Leila asked suspiciously, arching an eyebrow.

Victor grinned, his excitement palpable. “Yes! It’s a classic! You’re going to love it.”

Leila rolled her eyes, a teasing smile forming. “Classic, huh? I’m sensing a lot of cheesy lines and melodrama.”

“Just go with it!” Victor nudged her playfully. “It’s all about the feelings.”

As the movie began, the main character delivered an overly dramatic love confession.

Leila cringed. “Oh wow, did he really just say that?”

Victor sighed dreamily. “It’s so romantic!”

“More like ‘cringe-worthy.’ I can’t take this seriously!” she giggled.

The characters locked eyes in an intense gaze, and Victor sighed happily. “Look at that connection!”

“If by ‘connection’ you mean ‘staring contest,’ then sure,” Leila snorted.

When a particularly cheesy line rolled around, Leila burst out laughing. “Did he just compare her to the stars? What is this, a poetry slam?”

Victor tried to hold back his laughter. “It’s called being poetic!”

“More like trying too hard!” she shot back with a smirk.

As the movie progressed, Victor leaned in, excitement radiating from him. “This part is my favorite!”

Leila braced herself. “Let me guess—another dramatic confession?”

“Just watch!” he urged, practically bouncing in his seat.

The character launched into a heartfelt speech, complete with exaggerated hand gestures.

Leila laughed, shaking her head. “Is he proposing or just really bad at expressing feelings?”

“You’re missing the magic!” Victor replied, mockingly defensive.

Leila teased, “More like a magic trick—I’m disappearing from embarrassment!”

Finally, the character kissed the love interest, and Leila pretended to gag. “Ugh! Is this the part where they ride off into the sunset?”

“Close! But this is a happy ending!” Victor chuckled, his eyes gleaming.

As the credits rolled, Leila shook her head, still chuckling. “Okay, I’ll admit it was entertaining… in a cringey way.”

“So, you liked it?” Victor asked, a victorious grin on his face.

“I need ice cream to recover from the cheesiness!” she declared, feigning despair.

“Teasing aside, how about I pick the next movie?” Victor suggested, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

Leila groaned playfully. “As long as it’s not another romance, deal! I can’t believe you prefer this over my favorite horror movie.”

“Do you even have a horror movie in your favorites?” Victor rolled his eyes.

“Dude, while watching horror movies, we can also burn more calories. Multi-tasking, baby!” she replied, playfully tapping his cheek.

In response, Victor held her wrist, his expression suddenly intense, making Leila's heart race. “I have more funny ways to burn calories,” he said, his tone teasing yet suggestive.

Before her thoughts could wander further, he began to tickle her mercilessly, laughter erupting from her as she squirmed away. The playful banter continued, echoing through their cozy living room, filling the space with warmth and joy.