Stephen's POV

Stepping into the quaint little milk tea shop, I sensed Eric's gaze fixated on me. I turned, meeting his intense eyes, and a wave of nervous anticipation coursed through my veins. This was our first intimate lunch together, just the two of us, and my heart danced wildly in my chest, a rhythmic symphony of emotions.

Eric's gaze swept across the cozy interior, a subtle hint of surprise gracing his handsome face. "I never expected this place," he admitted, his ...