The Devil's Love For The Heiress novel Chapter 27

Chapter 27: First Official Date

“Why are you perspiring?” Kate asked, seeing beads of sweat form on Carlos’ forehead. ‘Why?’ Carlos thought. How could he focus on their date now when Kate openly suggested she was willing to give herself to him?

“You make me think about dragging you to my bedroom. That’s why,” while driving the car, he admitted, but soon he took it back, saying, “But, I want this date. I’ve planned for it for so long.”

“You did?” Kate asked. Still embarrassed at having given herself away, she looked at the window as she sought, “But how would you know we’d be together by now?”

“Oliver and one other person I trust did the legwork. I estimated my return, and to answer your question, no. I did not expect to take you out as my girlfriend. I was.” Carlos paused. He glanced at Kate and disclosed, “This was supposed to be me courting you, taking you out on a friendly date.”

From the passenger seat, Kate smiled, her heart galloping with excitement, her cheeks burning

It did not take long before they arrived at Carlos’ mansion. He pulled up in the driveway and said, “My Kate, you are going on a mini-scavenger hunt, and each time you find the right spot, you’ll get a gift and a clue for the next location.”

Kate beamed as Carlos handed her a piece of paper with the first clue. She read, “On the day we first met. You found me, and you told me to find my own place to hide.”

Laughter left her lips. She did not remember all the details, but when she was ten years old, she recalled how they were invited to the Ronaldos’ home. Kate was running away from Kaleb and hid in the front lawn evergreens. Carlos, on the other hand, was hiding from his nanny.

She got off the car impatiently and found the new set of bushes, trimmed and formed into a circle at the driveway. Kate looked at the very center and found an enormous gift, beautifully wrapped for her. “What’s this?”

Leaning against the car, Carlos answered, “Something to hug when I am not around. Go ahead, open it.”

Kate promptly unwrapped the gift, revealing a big brown, soft teddy bear with a name on its

belly.

Carlos.

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“Nice,” kate said, hugging the stuffed toy. “I will definitely hug you, Carlos, number two.” She walked up to Carlos and embraced him, saying, “Thank you. I love it.” Kate found the clue attached to the bear, and from there, she read, “Where I hit you with my tennis ball.”

Knowing exactly where to go, Kate ran to the back of the mansion and found Manuel Renaldo’s tennis court remade. She looked around and complained, “The area is too big.”

Carlos, who followed behind her, hinted, “Exactly where you popped out of nowhere.”

Kate snorted, realizing where it was. She walked over and found a pink polaroid camera resting on another clue. There was a note, and she read, “Let’s capture new memories together.” She turned on the camera and took her first shot of Carlos. When Carlos caught up with her, he placed his arm around her and said, “Together, Kate. Together.” “Sorry, I don’t have my personal photo of you,” she explained and cheerfully took a picture of them together. They kept the printed copies of the pictures and moved on to the next. In the later clue, Kate went to Carlos’ previous room. She found two VIP passes for when she would be ready to see Carlos’ game. Carlos said, “Anywhere, in all the tournaments, the organizers will know that you are with me. If they have doubts, they will at least contact Oliver or me.”

“Got it,” Kate acknowledged while grabbing the VIP passes.

Their next stop was the community’s playground. Carlos drove five minutes tops, and from there, only Kate walked to find her next clue. Carlos remained in the car, wearing a hoodie over his head and dark sunglasses.

Kate recognized one of Carlos’ security team, standing outside, on the lookout. She smiled at the man and went straight to the swings.

The swing was their favorite hangout together with Kaleb after school. Kate immediately understood why Carlos had brought her there. She picked up a new signature bag, a brand that she always loved. When she returned to the car, she squeaked and said, “This is a limited edition! How did you – of course. You could get anything under your name.” “So could your dad,” Carlos said while smiling at Kate’s excitement. It may be just a bag, but it was one that he could never afford in the past. He was proud of himself for being able to offer the luxuries his Kate loved. Kate’s next clue led them to an ice cream parlor. It was their favorite back in the day. Her gift was a pint of her old preferred flavor. The treat was specially made since the shop had no longer produced the same kind.

The couple ate in the car since Carlos didn’t want to risk going inside. His assistant merely pre -ordered Kate’s pint of ice cream.

For a good ten minutes, the couple lingered at the shop’s parking lot as they finished their ice cream. Then, they made their way to their old high school.

As soon as they pulled over, Kate asked while assessing the school grounds, “Is it okay for us to go inside?”

Carlos answered, “It’s a Sunday. The school is closed. Only security guards are around, plus my own. Then, Oliver. Relax, my contact already paid for the school’s private use for today.”