Chapter 5: A Promise and The Final Goodbye
Fallie and Anna's passionate kiss lingered, their lips moving together in a slow, tender dance that spoke of their newfound commitment. Her arms were wrapped around his neck, her curvaceous body pressed against his toned frame, while his hands rested on her tiny waist, holding her close as the string quartet's romantic ballad played softly in the background. The crowd around them began to lessen, the waiters lowering their banners and the performers stepping back to give the newly engaged couple their moment. Some customers lingered, their eyes filled with curiosity and admiration, eager to see how the evening would unfold for the couple who had just captured their hearts.
A group of men in their 40s, standing near the bar with their partners, watched the scene with a mix of awe and envy. One of them, a tall man in a gray suit, turned to his wife, his voice tinged with longing as he gestured toward Fallie and Anna. "Can't you appreciate me like she does?" he asked, his tone half-joking but earnest. "Did you hear her proposal? It was truly from within the heart. That lad is a very lucky fellow to have a girl as beautiful and as green as a forest like her." He nudged his wife playfully, his eyes flicking back to Anna, her blue dress shimmering in the candlelight, her fair skin glowing with the flush of emotion.
His wife, a woman in a sleek black dress, rolled her eyes but smiled, swatting his arm. "Maybe if you proposed to me like that, I'd have something to work with," she teased, her voice warm as she leaned into him. "But you're right—she's something special. They both are."
Another man, shorter and balding, nodded in agreement, his arm around his partner's waist as he added, "You should take notes, darling. A proposal like that? It's the kind of thing you do once in a lifetime. We should try something like that sometime." His partner laughed, her eyes softening as she watched Fallie and Anna, the couple's love palpable even from a distance.
Fallie and Anna finally pulled back from their kiss, their foreheads resting together as they shared a quiet moment, their breaths mingling in the warm air of La Lumière. Anna's blue eyes were still shimmering with tears of joy, her full lips curved into a radiant smile as she looked at Fallie, her hands resting on his chest. Fallie's hazel eyes were warm with love, his fingers brushing a strand of her long, dark hair behind her ear as he smiled down at her, his heart full.
He glanced at his watch, his brow furrowing slightly as he noted the time—it was 7:30 PM, and he was supposed to be at his office by 8:00 PM for the release of his company's first-ever game, "Dawn of the Phantom Dancer". The weight of the day's events had nearly made him forget, but the deadline loomed, and he knew he couldn't miss it. He looked back at Anna, his expression softening as he took her hands in his, his voice gentle but tinged with urgency.
"Anna," he began, his tone warm but apologetic, "I hate to cut this short, but today is the day of our company's first-ever game release. I need to make it to the office by 8:00 PM to oversee everything. It's a big moment for me and the team—I can't miss it."
Anna's blue eyes widened slightly, but her smile didn't falter, her understanding nature shining through as she nodded. "Of course, Fallie," she said, her voice soft but supportive. "I know how important this is to you. I wouldn't want you to miss it."
Fallie squeezed her hands, his hazel eyes filled with gratitude as he continued, "Tomorrow is Sunday, so we can spend the whole day together—whatever you want to do, I'm yours. I'll make up for leaving early tonight, I promise." He paused, glancing toward the parking lot as a thought occurred to him. "Also… I'll need to borrow your car for a bit. Mine's still at the plaza where we met this morning, and it's too far to get it now. I can drop you off at your house on the way to the office, if that's okay?"
Anna laughed softly, her blue eyes crinkling with amusement as she nodded, her hands still clasped in his. "Of course you can borrow my car," she said, her voice warm. "And I'd love for you to drop me off—it'll give us a little more time together tonight. As for tomorrow… I can't wait to spend the day with you. Maybe we can start with breakfast at that little café I love, and then… we'll see where the day takes us."
Fallie smiled, his heart swelling at her words as he leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. "That sounds perfect," he murmured, his voice filled with love. "Let's get you home, then."
The remaining crowd watched as Fallie helped Anna to her feet, her legs still shaky from earlier, her thick thighs trembling as she leaned heavily on him. He wrapped an arm around her tiny waist, supporting her weight as they made their way toward the exit, her blue dress shimmering in the light, her fair skin glowing with the flush of happiness. The lingering customers smiled as they passed, some offering quiet congratulations, others simply watching with admiration as the couple left the restaurant, their love a beacon in the warm evening air.
Outside, Fallie helped Anna into the passenger seat of her silver Mercedes, her body sinking into the leather with a soft sigh of relief. He slid into the driver's seat, starting the engine as he glanced at her, his hazel eyes warm with affection. "Let's get you home," he said, his voice gentle as he reached over, giving her hand a light squeeze.
As they drove through the city, the skyline glittering around them, Anna rested her head on his shoulder, her hand resting on his thigh, her blue eyes soft with contentment. The day had been a whirlwind of emotions—from their date at the water park to the proposal at La Lumière—but as they headed toward her house, they both knew this was only the beginning of their journey together. For Fallie, though, the night was far from over. As he dropped Anna off and made his way to the office, he had no idea that his life was about to take a fantastical turn, one that would transport him into the very game he was about to release.
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The silver Mercedes glided through the city streets, the glittering skyline of April 5, 2025, fading into the quieter, tree-lined avenues of Anna's upscale neighborhood. Fallie kept his focus on the road, one hand on the steering wheel, the other resting on Anna's thigh, her soft touch grounding him after the whirlwind of the day. Anna sat in the passenger seat, her blue dress shimmering faintly in the dim light of the car, her long, dark hair cascading over her shoulder. Her legs were still weak, her thick thighs trembling slightly as she leaned her head on Fallie's shoulder, her blue eyes soft with a mix of contentment and disbelief.
As they drove, Anna broke the comfortable silence, her voice soft and dreamy as she turned to look at him, her full lips curving into a small smile. "Fallie… it feels like a dream," she murmured, her blue eyes shimmering with emotion. "This is real, right? Or am I just dreaming?"
Fallie chuckled, his hazel eyes warm as he glanced at her, his thumb brushing over her thigh in a comforting gesture. "It's real, Anna," he said, his voice low and reassuring. "I promise you're not dreaming—though I'll admit, today does feel like something out of a fairy tale."
Anna laughed softly, her blue eyes crinkling with amusement as she squeezed his hand. "It really does," she agreed, her voice filled with wonder. "I mean, I proposed to you in front of all those people, and you said yes! I keep replaying it in my head—it's like a movie."
"You were incredible back there," Fallie said, his tone sincere as he smiled at her, his hazel eyes softening. "That speech… I've never felt so loved, Anna. You made me the happiest man in the world tonight."
Anna's cheeks flushed, her smile widening as she looked at him, her voice warm. "I meant every word," she said, her fingers intertwining with his. "I've dreamed of a moment like that for so long… but I never thought it would actually happen. What was your favorite part of today?"
Fallie thought for a moment, his hazel eyes flickering with memories as he answered, his voice filled with affection. "Honestly? The moment you got down on one knee. I was shocked, but seeing you so vulnerable, so honest… it made me realize how much I love you. What about you?"
Anna's blue eyes softened, her voice trembling with emotion as she replied, "When you said yes—well, after you scared me with that prank! I thought my heart was going to break, but then you smiled, and I knew everything was going to be okay. It was the best moment of my life."
Fallie laughed, his deep voice filling the car as he shook his head, his tone teasing. "I'm still sorry about that prank—I couldn't resist. But I'm glad I got to see that smile afterward. What do you want to do tomorrow?"
Anna's blue eyes lit up, her voice filled with excitement as she answered, "I was thinking we could start with breakfast at that little café I love—you know, the one with the amazing pancakes? Then maybe we can take a walk in the park, just the two of us. What do you think?"
"That sounds perfect," Fallie said, his hazel eyes warm as he nodded, his voice filled with anticipation. "I'd love a quiet day with you after all the excitement. Maybe we can even plan a trip somewhere—like Paris, since you mentioned wanting to go there."
Anna's smile widened, her blue eyes sparkling with delight as she squeezed his hand. "Paris with you would be a dream," she said, her voice filled with longing. "We could walk along the Seine, visit the Louvre… I'd design a whole collection inspired by the city. What's the first thing you'd want to do there?"
"I'd take you to the top of the Eiffel Tower at sunset," Fallie replied, his voice low and romantic as he glanced at her, his hazel eyes twinkling. "We'd watch the city light up, and I'd kiss you right there, with the whole world below us."
Anna sighed dreamily, her blue eyes fluttering shut for a moment as she imagined it, her voice soft. "That sounds magical," she murmured, her hand tightening around his. "I can't wait to make memories like that with you. Do you think we'll always be this happy?"
Fallie's expression softened, his hazel eyes filled with certainty as he answered, his voice steady. "I know we will," he said, his thumb brushing over her knuckles. "We've already been through so much together, Anna. As long as we have each other, we'll always find a way to be happy."
Anna's blue eyes shimmered with tears of happiness, her smile radiant as she looked at him, her voice trembling with emotion. "I love you so much, Fallie," she said, her words a quiet vow as she leaned closer, her head resting on his shoulder. "I never thought I'd find someone like you—someone who makes me feel so safe, so loved. I'm the luckiest girl in the world."
Fallie's heart swelled at her words, his hazel eyes warm with love as he pressed a soft kiss to her forehead, his voice a whisper. "I love you too, Anna," he said, his tone filled with devotion. "More than I can ever put into words. You're my everything."
They drove the rest of the way in a comfortable silence, their hands clasped tightly, the city giving way to the quiet elegance of Anna's neighborhood. Her luxurious house came into view, a modern mansion with floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek white walls, and a sprawling garden illuminated by soft lights. The driveway was lined with neatly trimmed hedges, and a marble fountain stood at the entrance, its gentle trickle adding to the serene atmosphere.
Fallie parked the car and stepped out, rounding to the passenger side to help Anna. She was still unable to walk, her legs trembling as she clung to him, her blue eyes soft with gratitude. He wrapped an arm around her tiny waist, supporting her weight as he guided her to the front door, her body leaning heavily against his. They entered the house, the interior as luxurious as the exterior—marble floors, a grand chandelier in the foyer, and walls adorned with modern art. Fallie helped her up the winding staircase, her strappy high heels dangling in his hand as he carried them, her bare feet brushing against the plush carpet.
They reached her master bedroom, a spacious sanctuary that reflected the luxurious, intimate, and serene aesthetic described in the Seattle Times web result. The room was a 320-square-foot haven, with a king-sized bed draped in white linens, a plush goosedown duvet, and a pile of soft pillows that looked like a cloud. A large window offered a view of the garden below, the moonlight casting a silver glow over the space, and a sleek wooden dresser held a vase of fresh flowers, their scent filling the air.
Fallie gently lowered Anna onto the bed, her body sinking into the soft mattress with a sigh of relief, her blue dress fanning out around her. She looked up at him, her blue eyes shimmering with love as she reached for his hand, pulling him closer. "One more kiss before you go?" she asked, her voice soft and teasing, her full lips curving into a small smile.
Fallie smiled, his hazel eyes warm as he leaned down, capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. Their lips moved together in a slow, tender dance, his hands cupping her face as her fingers tangled in his chestnut brown hair, their breaths mingling in the quiet of the room. The kiss was filled with love, a promise of the future they'd build together, but unbeknownst to them, it would be their final goodbye.
As they pulled back, Fallie brushed a strand of her dark hair behind her ear, his voice low and filled with affection. "Goodnight, Anna," he said, his hazel eyes lingering on her. "I'll see you tomorrow. Get some rest, okay?"
Anna nodded, her blue eyes soft as she squeezed his hand, her voice a whisper. "Goodnight, Fallie," she murmured, her smile radiant despite her exhaustion. "I love you. Be safe, and good luck with the release."
"I love you too," Fallie replied, his voice warm as he gave her hand one last squeeze before stepping back, his heart heavy with the thought of leaving her but buoyed by the promise of tomorrow. He turned and left the room, closing the door softly behind him, unaware that this goodbye would be their last.
Fallie made his way back to the silver Mercedes, the cool night air brushing against his skin as he slid into the driver's seat. He drove toward his company headquarters, the city lights blurring past as his mind raced with thoughts of Anna, their engagement, and the game release ahead. It was 7:50 PM when he pulled into the parking lot of the sleek, modern building that housed his game development company, a towering structure with glass walls and a neon sign that read "Phantom Studios" in bold letters.
He stepped out of the car, his black blazer slightly wrinkled from the day's events, his hazel eyes sharp with focus as he made his way to the entrance. The lobby was quiet, the receptionist having already left for the night, but the energy in the air was palpable as he took the elevator to the top floor, where his team had gathered. The doors opened with a soft ding, and Fallie stepped into the open-plan office, a buzz of excitement greeting him as he entered.
The room was filled with his team, their faces lit with anticipation as they prepared for the release of "Dawn of the Phantom Dancer". Desks were cluttered with laptops, monitors displaying game footage, and empty coffee cups scattered around, a testament to the long hours they'd put in. The team turned to him as he entered, their voices overlapping in a chorus of greetings, but Fallie's attention was drawn to the center of the room, where a group of key figures stood, their expressions a mix of excitement and nerves.
Among them were—
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