Chapter 3: Rising Action
Julia hesitated for a moment, her heart pounding with a mix of trepidation and excitement as she stood before the grand door of the luxurious hotel room. She took a deep breath, brushed a stray lock of blonde hair behind her ear, and raised her elegant hand to knock. Malik pulled the door open, flashing her a confident grin.
"Right on time, I see." He drawled, his baritone voice filling the air with warmth.