The weekend arrived faster than Hasley expected. She stood in front of her mirror, adjusting the soft blue sundress she had chosen, it was simple, comfortable, and made her feel pretty without trying too hard. Her ankle was nearly back to normal, just a faint twinge if she moved too quickly. She smiled at her reflection, nerves and excitement mixing in her stomach. A real date with Markus. Not a quick coffee between shifts, but an actual evening together.
He picked her up right on time, looking handsome in a casual button-down shirt and jeans that suited him far better than scrubs. “You look beautiful,” he said sincerely as she opened the door, his dark eyes warming.
“Thank you. You clean up nice too,” she replied, feeling her cheeks heat.
They drove to a quiet park on the edge of the c
