Office Romance. Part 5

Cannon's POV

Candace’s voice is thready as she answers, “That sounds really interesting. So, what happens in the story?”

“I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I’ll try to be vague.” Candace nods, leaning towards me more and into my touch, content to listen and let me caress her. “Violetta and Alfredo fall in love and plan to run away together, but Violetta's health is failing and she knows she won't be able to keep up with Alfredo's lifestyle. She makes the selfless decision to leave him, hoping it will protect him from the scandal of being associated with a courtesan.”

“Wow, that's so sad,” Candace says soberly. “Do they end up together in the end?”

“You’ll have to see for yourself, but it’s safe to say that the opera is full of heartbreak and sorrow. But it also has some of the most beautiful and romantic music you'll ever hear. I can't wait to see the look on your face when you hear it for the first time.”

My hand has reached her low