The Beginning Of All Sins

Tyler took Olivia to a fancy restaurant. Olivia was amazed as she entered the place. She couldn’t figure out why they were there.

Noticing Olivia had gone silent, Tyler asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Isn’t this place a bit pricey?”

Olivia expected a simple dinner, not a fancy outing like this. She had never been to such a posh restaurant before, and even though her family had money, this kind of luxury was new to her.

The chandelier was so bright it made her wonder if she was dreaming.

Tyler told the maid, “You can wait outside,” and then he pushed Olivia’s wheelchair further inside. He said in a relaxed way, “It’s just dinner. Don’t worry about the cost.”

He brought her here to help her unwind because she seemed stressed.

They went to a record player, and Tyler put on a record. The music was calming, like being in a peaceful valley, which helped ease Olivia’s nerves. Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“How is it? Do you feel more relaxed now?” He looked impressive, like a gentleman from an old painting, with his height, broad shoulders, and charming looks.

Olivia found herself staring at him, captivated. “Y–Yes, a bit,” she said, sounding a little

flustered.

Tyler didn’t seem to notice her reaction. He suggested, “Let’s dance,” even though the table was now set with delicious food and shiny silverware.

He extended his hand at her.

Olivia was surprised but then hesitated, “I–I don’t know how to dance.”

“It’s okay, I’ll teach you,” Tyler reassured her, gently helping her out of the wheelchair. He took her by the waist and whispered, his lips close to her forehead, “Just dance however you feel like. We can move slowly.”

Following Tyler’s lead, Olivia began to step to the music, feeling her nervousness fade away. Everything around her seemed dreamy, like she was in a different world.

Olivia remembered how Naomi, who took lessons, danced beautifully, like an elegant swan. She used to love hiding in the room to watch her dance.

She wondered if Tyler and Naomi often went to places like this, feeling a bit out of place. She wasn’t sure if she was envious of Naomi. All she felt was that she could never reach Naomi’s or Tyler’s world.

Sensing her nervousness, Tyler said to her, “Just get used to this. We can go further to see more in the future.”

“What do you mean further?” she asked, puzzled.

Tyler smiled gently, “Meeting more interesting people, seeing beautiful places. You know what I mean.”

Olivia looked down. Of course, she understood. Tyler meant they would meet people, unlike Jacob, suggesting her life should aim higher than being with someone like him.