Chapter 37 A Purposeful Date

Aurora's POV This was my third day back at school. Everything looked exactly the same as usual. And that included Damian, who was waiting for me at the school gate. I said to Olivia, "You go on ahead. I have something to take care of." Olivia had never liked Damian, especially because of the way he had treated me previously. Upon hearing that, she frowned at once. She said seriously, "Aurora, this is already the second time. I hope you haven't forgotten how he treated you before." I could feel her genuine concern for me. So, I gave her a brief shoulder hug and said, "Thank you." Then, I smiled at her and turned to walk over to Damian. "Aurora." Damian stood beside his car, smiling at me in a way that could be considered gentle. He opened the passenger door for me. Inside was a bouquet of bright red roses. "I thought you'd like them," Damian said softly near my ear. I smiled sweetly and said, "Of course. You're always so thoughtful." My praise pleased him, and he looked li