Chapter 18

While waiting for Joshua, Jasmine received a message from Penny. "Jas, your idol, the world-renowned pianist Patrick Stone, is coming back! I heard he's bringing his orchestra for a concert in Jesceria, and the tickets are going to be super hard to get!" Jasmine read the message and got really excited. Patrick Stone was a musical genius she had admired since she was little. Unfortunately, she had never been able to attend one of his concerts. Jasmine: "Once the tickets are available, I'm definitely going to try to get one!" Penny: "Let's go together!" While she was chatting with her, Joshua walked out of his office. Jasmine spotted him, hastily tucked her phone away, and rose from her seat. He smiled warmly and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting." "No, I should be the one apologizing for asking you out so last minute." Jasmine waved her hands. The couple stepped into the elevator together. She inquired, "What would you like to eat?" "What do you think of southern cuisine?" he a