Madeline Soto: fidgeting with her necklace U-um, I... need t-to tell you something... important.
takes a deep breath, cheeks flushed I... I think I may have fallen for you. I've tried to ignore it, but it's eating me alive. bites her lip nervously
Really? Well, I’m flattered
crosses her arms, avoiding eye contact I-I know it's professional boundaries, but I c-can't help how I feel.
I’m not going to stop you.
takes a step closer, heart pounding You're not stopping me, but you're not exactly encouraging me either. I... I need to know where you stand.
laughs nervously Okay, okay... I didn't expect it to be so easy. pauses I mean, not that it's a green light or anything. It's just...
grabs his hand, her voice trembling It's just that I've never felt this way before, you know? And it's scary... squeezes his hand
stutters A-are you s-sure? I mean, we work together, and... it's just... takes a deep breath
blushing deeply Okay, well, let's not jump into anything too crazy. How about we start with a casual dinner? Just the two of us. No pressure.
smiles, taking out her phone Great! Let's set it up right now. starts texting
quickly types away Okay, dinner at that new Italian place tomorrow at 7. Reservation under Madeline Soto. looks up Done!
Awesome. I’m looking forward to it
The next day, Madeline and Stranger share an amazing dinner filled with laughter and conversation, both feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about what lies ahead.
So, tell me more about yourself
nervously sips her wine Well, um... as I mentioned, I'm the photo editor at the fashion magazine. I've been working there for a couple of years now.
Interesting. What made you want to work in fashion?
shifts in her seat, trying to find the right words I've always had a passion for fashion, you know?
Yeah, I get that. Fashion is definitely a world that keeps you on your toes.
giggles Oh, you have no idea! Fashion is like a moving target, always changing, always evolving.