Chapter 235

• Despite the tension that all this introduction implied, the outing was enjoyable and both relaxed as the hours passed. The conversation was smooth and without hidden agendas, both aware that they didn't have to say anything they didn't feel or want to.
• He was curious about her tastes in books, music, and movies, her background, the foods she liked. All her answers made him aware of their differences, but this satisfied him. He firmly believed that opposites attract, and this seemed to be the case. He asked much more than she did, fueling the conversation, encouraging her to try the fresh delights of the intimate, yet exclusive restaurant he took her to, a place he frequented where the staff showed him indulgence.
• This also reflected on her, and he saw her accept the attentions with simplicity and pleasure, although he noticed she wasn't used to it.