DATE NIGHT PT. ONE

**NICHOLAS'S POV**

Apparently, some idiot from my company has made a mistake while setting the data for the new trade so now I have to make it correct or we will lose a huge amount of money. I don't care about the money, I care about the reputation of my company which I prioritize a lot. This company is the fruit of my hard work so I can't let it go in downhill at any cost.

But there is something that is telling me that whoever has done the mishap is working for someone else who wants to take me down. I have so many business rivals that I can't pinpoint one single name. maybe there is more than one person who is working together to gain power over me. As the wealthiest businessman in California, I have power over the police as well as the Government which is not a normal thing.

I am feeling irritated hearing the crappie suggestions from the heads of the different sectors. They are talking as if everything is my fault. I think they forget I am the boss here and they are working for me. But as of now, I need to be calm or it can alert the traitor.

"The meeting is recessed for now. Come talk to me when you have some realistic solution, not some rotten solution that will only make the problem more critical." I say aloud before storming out of the conference room.

I get inside my cabin and the first thing that do is dial my private investigator's number. When he picks up I order him to collect as much as possible information about the people who work in the finance department of the company. Because only they do handle the data so the traitor must be from one of them.

I look at the clock to see that it's already 3 PM so I have only four hours in my hands to prepare for the date. I have told Aurora that I will arrange everything but there is no plan in my mind. If I tell Evelyn she will help me but I want to do everything myself.

Just then a brilliant idea come to my mind. I have a perfect place where I can take Aurora. She doesn't like attention so I am sure you will like my choice. So, I inform my secretary that I am leaving early.

Next, I get out of the company building and ask my driver to start the car. I pick up all the necessary things that I will be using to make the date amazing. Soon, I reach my penthouse and without wasting any time I start the next phase of the date.

Nearly three hours later, I am done with everything. Then I get inside the washroom and take a long shower to get rid of the sweat. I have already chosen my clothes so I am not worried about that.

After getting out of the shower I dry my hair with a hairdryer and style it with a little bit of gel. Then I move towards the closet before putting on the outfit I have selected. For some reason, I want to impress Aurora which is so unlike me.


This is not my first time going on dates but it is surely for the first time I am excited beyond words. Now, I hope she will like the things I have prepared.

I get inside my Ferrari 812 and start driving towards my destination which is my beautiful date. On the way, I pick up the custom-made flower bouquet which I have ordered earlier. I don't want to exaggerate anything so I am going to keep everything simple yet memorable.

Exactly at 7 PM, I ring the bell of her apartment. I can feel my hands getting sweaty with nervousness. I look up when the door gets open but instead of Aurora, Evelyn is standing in front of me.

"Before you start asking what I am doing here, I will do the honor myself. I am here to help Aurora so now you can come inside." Evelyn says making her way inside the apartment.

"Is she not ready yet?" I ask walking behind her.

"Of course, she is ready. She is not a slowpoke like your previous dates." She replies with a mocking tone.

"Why are you always teasing me?" I ask irritatedly.

"I haven't started teasing big brother. By the way, I didn't know you like eating ice cream." She remarks with a devilish smile making me think if she's really my own blood or not.

"I am ready." Aurora says coming into the living room followed by Skittles who comes running straight to me. But I am sad to say that I can't give her the attention she wants today. Because the goddess in front of me is making it hard to look anywhere else than her.

**AURORA'S POV**

I am clutching the flower bouquet in my hands while Nicholas is driving the car looking very calm. Of course, he is calm. It's not like this is the first time he is going on a date. But it's the first time for me because Matthew never took me on a date.

I was skeptical about what to wear so I asked Evelyn's help which she provided by coming to my apartment. After nearly one hour of discussion and argument, we decided what to wear.

I have worn a Ruffle Trim Shirred Knotted Polka Dol Top along with a plain Light Blue Skinny Jeans. For jewelry, I only have a beautiful watch on my right wrist and black diamond studs in my ears. My makeup is also minimum as I don't want to exaggerate anything by putting much. Lastly for the hair, Evelyn has done a great job doing a half up half down hairstyle which is going so well with the outfit.

"You are looking beautiful." Nicholas comments looking at me with a charming smile.

"Thank you. By the way, you are looking different than other days." I reply biting the inside of my cheek.

"Is it a bad difference or a good difference?" He asks.

"I have always seen you in formal attire so it's a good difference seeing you in casual clothes." I answer making him chuckle.

"You are a good observer, Miss Wilson." He says taking a left turn.

"Pleasure is all mine, Mr. Moretti." I retort smiling a little.

A few minutes later he stops the car in front of a huge building and asks me to wait for him. He gets out of the car first and then opens the side of my door like a gentleman. I step out of the car and feel him take my hand in his own.

Seeing the building my moods dampen because I don't like expensive restaurants and also there will be so many people that I don't think I will like it here much.

But to my surprise, when the elevator opens there are no people outside. I give him a confused look in which he only wink at me. He stands in front of a big door and puts his thumb on a scanner. The next thing I know I am seeing a luxurious apartment.

"Welcome to my humble abode." He says while walking inside tugging me along with him.

"Aren't we going to the date?" I ask when we reach the beautiful living room.


"This is where we will have our date." He replies motioning me to take a seat on the couch.

"But why here?" I ask confusingly.

"Because I know you don't like attention and I also want to spend some peaceful time with you. So, this is the best place I can think of." He replies sitting across from me.

"Would you like to have a tour?" He asks when he notices me looking around.

"Umm, if it's not too much for you." I reply timidly.

"Come with me." He says while standing up and asking for my hand which I don't hesitate to give him.

For the next twenty minutes, he shows me all around the penthouse. I have to say that this is a really nice place to stay but of course, only a billionaire like him can afford it. Then he leads me to the terrace where he says a surprise waiting for me.

Upon arriving on the terrace my excitement grown hundreds of times seeing the wonderful view of the town. Not only that, the beautiful setup which I am sure for our dinner is outstanding.

"Hope you like it." He says standing behind me.

"It's so pretty in here." I reply liking the way he has made such a great effort to make me feel cherished.

"Let's sit down." He suggests making me nod my head.

After we both sit down on our seats, he asks if I want to drink wine to which I say yes. He then opens the champagne bottle before pouring in the glasses and hands me one of them. I don't drink wine very often because of the bitter taste but this one is quite good.

"Umm, this is really good." I tell him.

"Thank you. It's a special champagne that is only made in Italy." He replies looking proud of his native country.

"I thought a multi-billionaire like you will live in a big luxurious mansion. Yet again you have proven me wrong." I remark.

"I like to have privacy. If I live in a mansion then I have to hire full time servants to keep it clean. But in here, the  maid only comes twice a week to do the laundry. Also, it's great to live alone without anyone disturbing my alone time." He defends himself.

"Hmm, that's a good reason and I can agree with your theory. Because I also like my freedom and that's why I live alone." I let him know.

"By the way, how was your meeting today?" I ask when I remember his secretary's urgent call earlier.

"It's better if you don't ask anything about that meeting." He replies getting angry.

"What happened that is making you so angry?" I ask.

"Someone from my own company is helping my business rivals and because of that I can lose a huge amount of money." He answers making me gasp.

"Oh Lord. This is very wrong, you should do something to stop it." I tell him.

"Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything." He replies taking a sip from his drink.