Unexpected Love

Where to, Miss?

Edward's POV

She's lovely, indeed. I could her tension and I can see such strong emotion in her eyes. She is very much opposed with this arrangement.

I've never met her, not once. With all the parties and events that our families attended. I am aware that she belongs to an upper class family, same as I. Though, I've never met Claira in person.

As we enjoyed our meals, I've noticed that she hasn't touched her steak.

"how's the lasagna?" I started to ease up the tension

She cleared her throat and said "it's creamy and sumptuous~"

"I'm sorry to cut you off but, you don't have to be so formal with me, Claira. It would be a lot easier if we could just be ourselves, don't you agree?"

She smiled and felt like she got a little bit comfortable, just for a moment. She was avoiding eye contact, which was okay, maybe she's still shy and feels the same awkwardness I'm feeling.

"I'd like that, lasagna is my favorite. How bout you? Do you like Italian?"

She was starting to converse which was a good sign.

"Oh I enjoy it every now and then, I like pizza and pasta." since she's into Italian, I thought "So regarding the trip we were talking about? How do fancy Italy?" I asked

She made a face, and gave me a look which I read out as "No"

"you've been there before haven't you? Hehe am not surprised"

"I studied in Rome for 2 years" she smiled

"Oh, I know. I thought you'd like to come back. It was just a thought" then I took a bite of my steak

"Have you been to Prague? Or perhaps somewhere in Asia?" she suggested