The sound of the cutlery hitting the porcelain plate seemed almost offensive in the quietness of the five-star restaurant.
Eduardo stared at his wine, distracted, while Sophia smiled at him as if she were the most fulfilled woman in the world.
This dinner is wonderful, Eduardo. You know it's been a while since we had something like this?
Yes, it's been a while... he answered, without emotion.
She crossed her legs slowly, showing off the elegant dress chosen especially for the occasion. Her eyes sparkled.
She was convinced everything was going as planned.
I was thinking... she said, swirling her wine glass charmingly..., with you divorced, and us getting along so well... maybe we could start over. You know? Give us a real chance.
Eduardo looked at her for a second.
But it was a distant look.
Cold.
Heavy.
He took a small blue velvet box from his jacket pocket and gently pushed it across the table.
This is for you.
