She only came out of the toilet ten minutes later.
Archie had finished the call and was now waiting for her at the table.
Natalia took a deep breath to adjust her mood and then walked over.
"It's been so long. Are you okay?"
Natalia shook her head, "I'm fine."
The firework show hadn't begun yet and a violoncellist was playing a melodious song in the restaurant.
The romantic candle lights around them appeared to be uniquely romantic and touching in such a night scene.
Archie took a glance at her and smiled, "Mrs. McCarthy, would you like to dance with me?"
Natalia was a bit stunned.
The man had already stood up. He walked to her and bent down.
Looking at the palm in front of her, Natalia was a bit amused while at the same time in a dilemma.
"Archie, I'm not wearing an evening dress now."
"I'm not wearing a business suit either."
Regardless of her scruples, he held up her hand and pulled her up from the chair.
The music played by violoncello was gentle and melodious. The two of them, both in their down jackets, danced trippingly in the space in front of the restaurant. Maybe they had booked the whole floor as there were no other guest this floor. The cold breezes of the winter were held back by the windows and this scene even gave people a warm and securing feeling.
With her hand being held by Archie, Natalia danced with his tempo. The man's palm was hot and she could clearly feel the strength behind it.
Initially, she felt restless after receiving that note, but now, she gradually calmed down herself under such a circumstance.
"What's in your mind?"
Archie suddenly asked.
Natalia came back to her own sense and hurriedly shook her head.
"Nothing."
Archie looked down meaningfully at her.
Natalia felt a bit uneasy under his gaze. She slightly turned her head and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
"I don't like to see you being absent-minded."
Natalia was a bit stunned.
At the next moment, the man continued, "It makes me feel like I'm not that charming."
Natalia, "..."
In the end, she couldn't withstand it any longer and let out a chuckle. She pressed her lips together and said with a smile, "It's not so. You're so charming."
The man's eyes lit up.
"It's just that I'm not accustomed to this. I haven't celebrated the New Year seriously for several years. In the past, I would stay in the bedroom along to watch TV or directly go to bed. I'm not used to celebrating the New Year like this."
The man's eyes became more complicated.
There was a trace of complicated emotion in his unfathomable eyes. Natalia couldn't tell what it was.
"Rest assured. I will celebrate every New Year with you in the future. I won't let you stay at home along to watch TV any longer."
Natalia was a bit stunned. She looked up at him and found that the man's expression was serious. It seemed like he was not joking.
Her heart softened and she said with a smile, "Thank you."
Bang-
There came a loud sound. A firework suddenly exploded outside, the violoncellist stopped playing the music. He put down the violoncello, walked over and said with a smile, "Mister, Miss, the firework show begins."
Archie nodded his head and waved his hand to gesture the violoncellist to leave. He then pulled Natalia to the windows.
The fireworks were like trees in the sky blooming one by one not far away.
There were many colors, including blue, yellow, white, purple, green, and so forth. Countless colors of fireworks rocketed up the sky. They intertwined with each other and exploded like the blooming flowers in the end.
Even Natalia, who had always been used to a quiet life and didn't like the boisterous scenes at all, was also shocked by such a prosperous scene. She widened her eyes, went closer to the window and exclaimed in a low voice.
Archie hugged her from behind and laid his head on her shoulder.
"Is it beautiful?"
"Yep, it's beautiful."
"If you like it, I can give you a firework show every year."
Natalia was a bit stunned.
She turned around and looked at him in disbelief.
"You arranged this for me?"
Archie smiled and nodded his head.
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