I've never been so comfortable in this place before. Until you came along.
[It's a great compliment, given how uncomfortable he can be around people in general. Especially when he wasn't working and so had something else to focus on.]
I guess we should. It doesn't have to be at a restaurant if you would prefer to celebrate at the apartment instead. Just know I am going to get a high quality bottle of champagne.
[To mark the occasion.]
It hasn't been a perfect year, but we're still managing things okay.
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Thank you for being the guinea pig to test out the chocolates, David. But even if they were tampered with, we would have handled it between us.
[She reaches for one of the chocolates, popping it into her mouth.]
Mm, that is good.
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After all, we're partners.
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[Her expression softens at that, giving him a smile.]
We should get stuck right in to this beautiful picnic. Can't wait to try it.
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[He sounds a little apologetic.]
Maybe next time we can go to a proper restaurant... if we have another date.
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[She assures with a smile.]
But I wouldn't mind going to a proper restaurant with you, David. We both deserve a treat.
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[He admits. He frequents only a few regular places. Picking up a sandwich, he begins to silently eat, glancing at Bela.]
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[She lifts one of the closer sandwiches and bites into it, finishing it off to ask him a question.]
Are you okay?
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[He looks down as he smiles.]
You just... look very pretty tonight.
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[She can feel a flush rising in her cheeks.]
I don't think I did anything different but yeah, thanks.
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[He replied without a second thought, sincerely.]
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[She's touched by the sincerity, knowing that it's genuine. Bela just didn't know what to do with it.]
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[He gives her a smile and sips his wine, eyes still fixed on her with a bit of a flirtatious twinkle in his gaze.]
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If your goal is to be charming and sweet, it's absolutely working.
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I've never been so comfortable in this place before. Until you came along.
[It's a great compliment, given how uncomfortable he can be around people in general. Especially when he wasn't working and so had something else to focus on.]
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[She laughs softly, before her expression grows more serious.]
The things I've done back home. Who I was there. I don't think you would like her very much, David.
So to hear that...well, it means a lot.
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So what we've got is the here and now, yeah?
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[Bela nods in agreement and takes a sip from her wine.]
Thanks for giving me a chance. I appreciate it.
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[He looks thoughtful briefly, taking a bite from his sandwich then offering her another smile. He appears more relaxed than usual now.]
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[She laughs softly, following it up with a smile. Bela liked seeing David relaxed like this. He could probably use it more often.]
We should do something like this again. Maybe on the beach when it's warmer?
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[There were a lot of worse things she could have been in his eyes.]
Yeah, that'd be nice. I kind of miss my old routine at the beach.
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[Bela continues to enjoy the picnic after she speaks, enjoying his company as well.]
Soon, it'll almost be a year since we signed a contract. I can't believe it.
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[He knows they've re-contracted a few times but he hadn't realised it had been so much. The last year had flown by, which might be a good thing.]
Guess we should do something special. You know, some sort of anniversary.
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[To mark the occasion.]
It hasn't been a perfect year, but we're still managing things okay.
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You helped me keep the business going. I've appreciated all of your support.
And a restaurant date would be nice.
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Ooh, I can book the restaurant.
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