After seeing Zilia off at the airport, Juniper returned to her apartment. She spent the next hour tidying up, then treated herself to a hot bath. Feeling relaxed, she stepped out onto her balcony, cradling a glass of fresh coconut water that had been delivered just moments before.
"I forgot to message Denzel," she muttered, suddenly anxious. She scanned the balcony, and when she didn't see her phone, she hurried into the bedroom to retrieve it from the bed.
As she opened her messages, her eyes widened at a text from Denzel sent fifteen minutes ago: "I'm on my way to your house. Get ready. I'm taking you somewhere."
In panic, she rushed to her closet, pulling out clothes and holding them up against her reflection, her mind spinning with indecision. Finally, she settled on a white skirt and matching top. It felt elegant and perfect for their first date.
