The car ride was quiet, but my mind was loud. I kept stealing glances at Noah, trying to guess where we were headed. He had this mysterious smile on his face, one that told me he had a surprise up his sleeve. I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. 

For the past few weeks, Noah had been treating me like I was truly his fiancée, and not just pretending for the sake of the public. The warmth and attention weren’t just reserved for when we were outside anymore, he’d even been ...