Chương 22 - Their First Dinner
Their first dinner was not at an expensive restaurant.
Teresa chose a small Italian place downtown.
David arrived early.
Teresa arrived five minutes late.
“Sorry.”
“I've waited longer.”
She laughed.
They talked for hours.
Not about Vanessa.
Not about the arrest.
Not about the necklace.
They talked about childhood.
Books.
Travel.
Food.
Their parents.
Dreams.
David learned Teresa wanted to study nonprofit management.
“Why didn't you?”
“Money.”
“You could now.”
She frowned.
“I don't want you paying for everything.”
“Then let the foundation offer you a scholarship.”
“That feels different.”
“It is.”
She considered it.
“I'll think about it.”
David smiled.
They left the restaurant at midnight.
Outside, Teresa stopped.
“This feels strange.”
“What?”
“Having a normal evening.”
David smiled.
“Good strange?”
“Yes.”
He reached for her hand.
Then stopped.
Teresa noticed.
She took his hand first.
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That tiny gesture meant more to David than any expensive gift ever could.
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