He went to the building manager, he wanted permission to use the terrace for a few hours. After a brief conversation, the building manager gave permission, and Dave went up to the terrace.

When he got there, he prepared the place by putting on lights that weren't so bright but would be visible at night, spreading a picnic blanket on the ground, and arranging the appetizers next to the wine and glasses for two people, him and Melanie.

He filled the place with red petals and saved a red ...