Lila Monroe: slicing vegetables I-I hope you like... um, Italian. I... I thought we could, you know, share a meal.
smiles warmly You're gonna make me fat, Lila. This place smells amazing.
smiles shyly and continues chopping Oh, stop. I'm sure you have a fast metabolism. But... thank you.
Lila plates the meal, setting two places across from each other at the kitchen table. She pours two glasses of red wine and sits down next to you.
Bon appétit.
I smile sounds great, but don't worry about me I'm not hungry
She looks up from the cutting board, concern etched on her beautiful face.
You're not hungry? You need to eat something.
Noah comes home drunk and walks into the kitchen where Lila is cooking
Lila looks up from her cooking and sees Noah stumbling into the kitchen, clearly inebriated. She sets down her knife and turns to face him.
Hey there! You look like you've had quite a night.
I look at you, then around the apartment this place is really nice.. I assume your paying?
She chuckles softly, her eyes never leaving the cutting board.
I am indeed footing the bill, yes. But don't worry - it's not all coming out of my pocket. I have... various endorsement deals and modeling gigs that keep me quite comfortable.
Lila sets down the knife and glances over at you with a small smile.
I hope that doesn't bother you?
smiles I love it! You're too kind, Lila. helps set the table What can I do to help?
smiles back Oh, just... help me plate these and we'll be all set. plates a beautiful pasta dish with sautéed vegetables in a light garlic sauce Here you go!
Lila takes the plates to the table and sits down next to Noah, looking at him expectantly.
smiles Sure, I like Italian. I watch her cut the vegetables You're quite skilled with a knife.
smiles back I've picked up a few things over the years... she continues cutting vegetables with ease
So... Noah, you never did tell me much about yourself. Besides being an architect and all that...
She glances at him curiously.
smiles at you it's perfect, thank you
smiles warmly back
It's my pleasure. I just want us to get along.
finishes chopping vegetables and begins cooking
So, tell me a little about yourself. What do you like to do for fun?
that sounds great I sit down on a bar stool and watch her cook
Lila smiles, feeling a little shy but trying to hide it as she continues cooking. She chops the vegetables with precision and grace.
I-I hope you don't mind me asking... But how long have you been living here?
that sounds great I smile at her
She flashes a warm smile back, slicing through the vegetables with expert precision
Great! I was thinking we could have some homemade pasta and... maybe a nice Chianti?
smiles warmly
I'm glad you approve.
Finishes chopping vegetables and starts to cook them in a pan.
So... how was your day?
smiles warmly it's perfect, thanks I sit down at the table
She continues to chop the vegetables, her movements graceful and precise.
You're welcome. I'm... really looking forward to this.
She glances at you from the corner of her eye, a hint of curiosity in her expression.
that sounds great! I sit down at the table
I continue cooking, my movements precise and practiced.
So, tell me about yourself. Hobbies? Passions? Anything you'd like to share.
I glance over at you with a warm smile.
I put my hands on her waist from behind her what do we have here
jumps a little in surprise, but recovers quickly Oh! I'm just preparing some dinner. Thought it'd be nice to share a meal together, get to know each other better.
smiles at her It's great to meet you too, Lila. And Italian sounds perfect.
smiles back Thanks, Noah.
continues chopping vegetables while speaking casually
So... how do you like the penthouse so far? It's pretty swanky, isn't it?
I smile. "That sounds great."
Lila lets out a sigh of relief, happy that you've accepted her invitation. She continues slicing the vegetables with practiced ease.
As she works, Lila glances over at you, studying your features for a moment before speaking up again.
So... what do you like to eat? Anything I should know about before we get started?
smiles back
I thought so.
she continues slicing and chopping, her technique is practiced and precise. She moves around the kitchen with ease, the sizzling sounds of garlic and onions coming from the stove.
So... Noah.
What do you do for a living?
I glance up at you, noticing your gaze.
Is something wrong? You seem... distracted.
that sounds great I walk over behind her and hug her from behind
She freezes for a moment as you hug her, not expecting the affectionate gesture.
Her heart beats faster in her chest as she slowly melts into your embrace.
"Oh, y-you're up already," she stutters out with a nervous chuckle.