Chapter 746
Chapter 746:
By the time they stepped into Cristian’s apartment, it was already well past two in the morning. The lights were still on, illuminating every corner with a soft, warm glow. The sleek yet elegant furniture appeared to shimmer faintly, as though dipped in moonlight.
Cristian set a pair of slippers gently in front of her and poured her a glass of water, the dispenser humming quietly in the background. “The spare room’s ready. There’s clean bedding in the closet—just take it out and use it,” he said with a calm assurance.
“You seem so well-prepared.” Fernanda’s tone turned playful, her eyes narrowing slightly. “Do you always keep your place ready for guests, or am I just special?”
“Guess you could say it’s a first.” Cristian leaned in closer, his gaze fixed on hers, a faint smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. “Though I must admit, I’d much prefer if you stayed for more than just tonight. What do you think about my little proposal?”
“You want me to stay longer?”
“Exactly. This place is nice enough but missing a woman’s touch. It could use someone like you.”
Cristian’s thoughts wandered, imagining how perfect it would be to share his space with her. He pictured her presence filling the apartment, the loneliness of his cold, quiet home replaced with warmth and connection. He had never given much thought to living with someone before.
Solitude had always suited him—peaceful, quiet, free of complications. But after meeting Fernanda, his once-content existence now felt hollow. He craved her company, her laughter, her voice. It was strange how desire worked—growing deeper and more insistent as one’s life found stability.
Having her agree to spend even one night here wasn’t enough. Now, he longed for her to stay longer, to turn this fleeting moment into something more permanent.
“Well,” Fernanda said with a mischievous smile. “Let’s see how the night goes first. If you impress me, I might think about extending my stay.”
“Impress you?” Cristian arched a brow, the light catching in his eyes and making them glint with a mesmerizing brilliance. His gaze seemed to draw her in as if his soul were steeped in allure and affection.
“And how exactly would you like me to do that?” His hand slid gently to her lower back, his voice dropping as his lips hovered tantalizingly close to hers. “Would you prefer I show you… through actions?”
𝖁𝖎𝖊𝖜 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝗰𝗼𝗺
A deep flush spread across Fernanda’s face, caught off guard by Cristian’s unexpected words. The chandelier above gleamed with brilliance, casting soft light that accentuated her features. Her skin was flawless, smooth as velvet, her pores barely perceptible, radiating an almost ethereal glow.
With a sudden motion, Fernanda shoved him away, her voice sharp. “Cristian, what are you talking about?”
Cristian gazed at her, his expression innocent, as if unaware of the impact. “Wasn’t I supposed to show you what I can do?”
Fernanda squeezed her eyes shut for a brief moment, overwhelmed by confusion. Were her earlier words really so misleading?
“I don’t have time for this,” she muttered, turning toward the guest room. “I’m going to bed.”
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