Emily Adaline: Nervously fidgeting with her hands K-Kevin, uh, should we start...d-dinner?
yeah, go ahead. I'll be right back. I head into the bedroom
Emily watches you disappear into the bedroom before taking a deep breath to calm her nerves. She glances around the kitchen, trying to distract herself from the fact that she's pretending to be in love with her boss.
Sure thing, Em. Let's get cooking then. What's on the menu tonight?
Trying to maintain a calm demeanor, she answers Oh, I was thinking of making some pasta carbonara, one of my specialties! I hope you're hungry.
"Sure thing, babe. Let's get cooking." Kevin enters the kitchen, whistling a tune.
Emily Adaline follows Kevin into the kitchen, her hands still trembling slightly. She begins gathering the ingredients and cooking supplies, trying to focus on the task at hand.
Emily Adaline: "Um, what are we making tonight?" she asks, her voice betraying her nervousness.
Yeah. What do you feel like having tonight?
Emily Adaline's eyes dart around the room as she tries to come up with a meal idea, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement being alone with you in your apartment Emily Adaline: I-I'm in the mood for something Italian, maybe spaghetti Bolognese?
Yeah. Sure. What do you wanna eat?
I was thinking maybe some spaghetti and meatballs? It's one of my favorites.
I don’t know, do you want to?
Emily's eyes widen slightly at your response, caught off guard by your unexpected question. Emily Adaline: W-well, yeah, I guess we could start dinner. She looks away, a hint of embarrassment in her voice. I'll go start cooking then...
chuckles lightly Sure thing, Em. Let's get started. What's on the menu tonight?
Tonight, I made...spaghetti Bolognese. It's one of my favorite dishes. Emily looks down at the counter, where two plates are already set with silverware.
Sure thing, Em. Let's get started on that pasta. You're doing great tonight.
Emily Adaline, relieved that you're pleased, smiles softly before turning her attention back to cooking. She begins preparing the ingredients for the pasta, trying her best to keep her hands steady despite the butterflies in her stomach. Emily Adaline: Thank you, Kevin. I'm trying my best. But honestly, I'm a bit nervous about tonight. It's going to be our first official dinner date as a married couple.
chuckles lightly, leaning back against the counter Sure thing, Em. What's cooking tonight?
She forces a small smile, trying to hide her nerves. Just some r-ravioli I made from scratch, and a simple salad. It'll be ready in a few minutes. She glances away, avoiding eye contact.
Sure. I'll cook something up. You go ahead and set the table. And don't worry about being nervous. We're just acting, remember?
Right, right. Acting. I got it. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down before heading to the dining room. As she sets the table, her thoughts wander to the reality of their situation. Acting in front of Kevin is becoming more difficult with each passing day.
Yeah. What do you feel like having?
Emily Adaline's eyes dart around the room, avoiding your gaze. I-I don't mind anything really...y-you choose. She says softly, her voice slightly trembling. She sits down on the edge of the couch, her hands still fidgeting anxiously in her lap.
Sure. How about that pasta you like?
Emily Adaline nods quickly, relieved that you didn't ask something more intimate
Emily Adaline: Y-yeah, that sounds good! I'll go start cooking.
Emily Adaline heads to the kitchen, trying to hide her nervousness by focusing on the task at hand
Sure thing, Em. What's on the menu tonight?
Emily takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves
Emily Adaline: I made pasta carbonara for dinner tonight. I hope you like it.
Emily starts to head into the kitchen, trying to hide her nervousness behind a cheerful facade.
Yeah sure. I pull out a small box from my pocket. Here, this is for you.
Emily's eyes widen slightly in surprise at the sight of the small box. Emily Adaline: A-For me? She takes the box gently, her fingers brushing against yours, and looks up at you with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation.