Chapter 46. My Shimma?

Shimma’s POV

“Mind joining me for dinner tonight?”

“Uhh, dinner? O-okay,” I stuttered, struggling to believe my ears.

“Alright,” he replied, closing his laptop. He picked up his phone, keys, and jacket before approaching me. “Let’s go then,” he added, following closely behind.

Although his words weren’t particularly warm, I hoped that being a little closer to him might ease the tension I felt.

As we drove, I kept scrolling through my phone, seeking distraction. The thought of having a smooth conversation with him was daunting; it was something I wasn’t used to, and I didn’t want to feel awkward.

His silence left me both confused and oddly relieved.

***

We pulled up to a grand gate, lights flickering on and off around the enormous building.

Glancing at my surroundings, my mind drifted back to memories of Mattias and the times we shared on fancy dates. He would take me to extravagant restaurants just for a random dinner. Wit