Ryan's POV
I was early to her home. When she opened the door, I was amazed at her beauty. She looked so elegant. But instead I decided to play a bit hard. I gifted the flowers to Ashley. I could see Riley's expression changing. She went ahead and sat in the car.
Me: No one has punished you!
Riley: what?
Me: Don't sit like someone forcefully tied you to the car. You can smile, for a change.
Riley: (showing her teeth) Is it OK now? Focus on your driving.
Me: OK.
She looked cute when she was angry. I liked those weird expressions on her face. I decided to play the radio. I kept changing channels till it caught a good frequency. It was playing Love story sung by Taylor Swift.
I was going to change when she caught my hand, stopping me from changing. She started singing it slowly. I knew she loved the romantic songs but when she sang them, it was so sweet. Like she entered into a different world, happy and crazy!
I lowered the volume so only the beats were audible because I wanted to listen to her soft whispering of lyrics.
We reached the restaurant. I parked the car and before she could unbuckle, I moved out of the car to her side and pulled the door for her, offering her my hand to step out.
POV end.
What happened to him? Acting like a gentleman in front of people? I didn't take it and got out on my own. He closed the door. I walked ahead and the manager came forward to assist.
Manager: How may I help you ma'am?
Before I could speak Ryan came from behind and pulled me close by putting his hand on my waist.
Ryan: I have reserved a table.
Manager: May I know the name?
Ryan: Mr. And Mrs. Higa
Me: What?
Manager: Oh yes...Mr. Higa..its a table for two. Please follow me.
Ryan: sure.
Me: (whispering in his ear) I am not your wife.
Ryan: I know that darling.
Manager: Here is your table. I will send the waiter soon.
Ryan: Thank you sir.
Before I could accuse him more, he pulled out the chair for me. We sat, enjoying the lights and scenery around. The waiter brought a chilled champagne.
Waiter: Is the temperature okay?
Ryan: yes, perfect.
Waiter: May I?
Ryan: please.
He poured the champagne in our glasses and left.
Me: (gloomy face) so this is your so called dinner? Its so boring.
Ryan: Let me make a magic spell!
Me: Stop fooling around.
I saw him signal the manager and he nodded yes. The lights became a bit dim. He walked in front of me and went down on a knee.
Ryan: Would you dance with me?
Me: I know you can dance very well but I need music.
The instrumental music started playing in the background.

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FanfictionRiley, a college student, has a slight crush on a stranger she saw at the food joint. The stranger turns out to be a dance teacher Ryan Higa, who is her senior. Chemistry ignites in the dance practice and sparks of misunderstanding began to fly. Th...