She had a complicated feeling.
Sonny was taken aback by the question.
He remained silent for a prolonged moment, appearing deep in thought as he carefully considered his response to this delicate matter.
As Sonnyâs silence stretched, Luisaâs hope visibly waned.
âSonny, show your mettle,â Cyrus urged.
âConfess your feelings.
Hesitate tonight, and youâll look back with regret at what might have been.
â
Nathan and Hilliard knew the gravity of such moments all too well.
âIt dawned on me too late that Jennifer had stolen my heart,â
Hilliard confessed.
Nathan offered his perspective.
âSonny, weigh your words.
Iâve stumbled down this path before.
Your role in Luisaâs life is clear, but a misstep now could mean a long road to winning her back.
â
Sonnyâs response was a tangle of uncertainty.
Lucinda weighed in, painting a poignant picture.
âImagine Luisa with someone else.
How would that image sit with you?â
The idea settled heavily on Sonny, prompting a pensive look.
His own jealousy flared at the memory of Kyson admitting his affection for Luisa, intending to sweep her away.
Sonnyâs feelings were unmistakable.
Luisa meant the world to him, and the thought of another vying for her affection stirred a deep unrest.
In that moment, Sonny was certain-if Kyson made a move, he would be taught a hard lesson.
âIâd be more than just upset,â Sonny declared seriously.
âIf any future guy mistreats Luisa, it wonât end well for him.
â
Laughter erupted around him at the declaration.
Luisa, beaming, cradled Sonnyâs flushed face and planted a ki*s firmly on his cheek, unabashed.
âThank you, Sonny.
Your feelings are no mystery,â she teased.
âYouâre all Iâve known in love.
Without you, perhaps the convent calls!â
Luisa, with a gentle grip, drew Sonny closer and planted more ki*ses on him, eliciting chuckles from the onlookers.
Sonny clenched his jaw, his voice laced with feigned annoyance.
âStop that! Luisa, were your lips clean? Youâve sullied my face,â he complained.
With a swipe of his sleeve, Sonny tried to mask the warmth spreading across his cheeks.
His tanned skin helped conceal the flush, but he could still sense his own self-consciousness.
It was the first time that he had been ki*sed so passionately by a girl, which made it quite challenging for him to bear.
Nathan, understanding Sonny Like no other, noticed the telltale blush on his friendâs ears.
Choosing not to tease, he stated matter-of-factly, âYouâve grown up, Sonny.
Tonightâs as good a night as any.
Letâs get you engaged.
â