The promise of a date\u00a0<\/p>\n
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+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they arrived at the lake, Abril\u2019s eyes sparkled with excitement. It was the first time she had ever seen a lake, and it was beautiful. Alessandro asked her, \u201cDo you like it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love it. I\u2019ve never seen anything so beautiful,\u201d Abril replied, looking like a child filled with excitement. This reminded Alessandro of the past, the first time his parents had taken him to the lake. He had been just as excited as she was. Alessandro took her hand and said, \u201cThe boat is over there. Let\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the edge of the lake, on a small pier, there was a beautiful boat decorated with curtains to shield them from the sun and with comfortable seats to enjoy the ride. Abril looked at everything with great excitement and wonder, a big smile spreading across her face. It was the first time Alessandro had seen her so happy by his side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They boarded the boat, and as they did, Abril felt it sway. Alessandro held her by the waist and said, \u201cBe careful.\u201d He helped her sit down, and the boat set off shortly after. Abril asked, \u201cHow does the boat move?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith my magic,\u201d Alessandro replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril moved to the edge of the boat and, looking at the sky reflected in the water like a great mirror, she said, \u201cIt\u2019s incredible. Thank you for showing me something so wonderful.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can come often if you like,\u201d Alessandro offered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love that,\u201d Abril responded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the boat reached the center of the lake, Abril saw beautiful white flowers floating on the water. She was amazed. Alessandro picked one of the flowers from the lake, dried it with his magic, and handed it to Abril. \u201cThis is for you since you seem to like them so much.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril took the flower. Up close, it was even more beautiful. The white petals seemed to shine with the reflection of the sun. She caressed them with her fingertips and said, \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro thought she was even more beautiful than the flower, with her reddish hair cascading over her shoulders, contrasting with her pale skin, her red lips like two rose petals, and that smile that made everything shine with a magical light. Without realizing it, the words escaped Alessandro\u2019s mouth, \u201cYou are much more beautiful than that flower.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril blushed. She was not used to receiving compliments; in fact, she didn\u2019t even consider herself beautiful since no one had ever told her. Alessandro stood up, and the boat wobbled a bit. Abril was afraid the boat would capsize. When Alessandro sat down next to her, she hugged him, clinging to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s unusual for you to want to hug me,\u201d Alessandro said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis won\u2019t tip over, right? I can\u2019t swim,\u201d Abril confessed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, that won\u2019t happen. And if it did, I would rescue you,\u201d Alessandro reassured her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d prefer it not to happen,\u201d Abril said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro took her chin so she would look at him, gave her a soft kiss on the lips, and said, \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be afraid. I will protect you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian returned to his room and finished reading the book. Afterward, he decided to go to the city to thank Laila for recommending such a good book. However, he didn\u2019t want to be accompanied by his guards, so he dressed in simple clothes and sneaked out of the palace as he used to in the past. When he arrived in the city, he went to the bookstore. Laila was arranging some books on a shelf. When she saw Cassian enter, she smiled and said, \u201cHello, I\u2019m glad you came back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe book you recommended was very good,\u201d Cassian said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you already finished reading it?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, it was so good that I couldn\u2019t stop reading it,\u201d Cassian replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s great! Have you come to find another book or to ask me out on a date?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian blushed. He had only come to thank her. \u201cI just wanted to thank you for recommending such a good book and would like you to recommend another one.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila moved among the shelves, took a book, and handed it to Cassian. \u201cYou\u2019ll like this one,\u00a0<\/p>\n
it\u2019s very good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d Cassian said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you still owe me a date. You promised to take me out if you came back. Do you remember?\u201d Laila said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t remember promising that,\u201d Cassian replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter, I remember. So, where do you plan to take me?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t\u2026\u201d Cassian began to say.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you don\u2019t know where to take me, I\u2019ll choose,\u201d Laila said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Laila called her grandfather, who was behind the shop, and told him she was going out for a while. Then she took Cassian\u2019s hand and said, \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t paid for the book yet,\u201d Cassian said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can pay me the next time you come back,\u201d Laila replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila dragged Cassian out of the shop. Once they were on the street, he said, \u201cI don\u2019t like crowds much, and I can\u2019t walk\u00a0<\/p>\n
very far.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I know a good place nearby that\u2019s quiet. Let\u2019s go,\u201d Laila said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila took him to a caf\u00e9. It was a simple place that sold cakes and sweets. She said, \u201cThey sell delicious desserts here. Do you like sweet things?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d Cassian replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila found an empty table near the window. She led Cassian there, still holding his hand. They both sat down, and a young woman with brown hair greeted them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHello, Laila. Who\u2019s your friend?\u201d the young woman asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHello, Dina. His name is Cassian. We\u2019re on a date,\u201d Laila replied honestly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian blushed. Dina thought it was adorable and said, \u201cCassian, take good care of my friend. She can be a bit scatterbrained, but she\u2019s a good girl.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian didn\u2019t know what to say and remained silent. After Dina took their order and left,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian said, \u201cWe\u2019re not on a date.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course we are,\u201d Laila responded with a big smile on her face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dina returned with two slices of apple pie and lemonade. Laila took a bite of the pie and said, \u201cIt\u2019s delicious. You have to try it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian took a bite of the pie. It was very good. \u201cIt\u2019s delicious,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad you liked it,\u201d Laila said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy did you bring me here?\u201d Cassian asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause it\u2019s close to the bookstore, and I love the pie here. My parents used to bring me here when I was a child. I have very fond memories of this place, so I wanted to make more good memories by bringing the boy I like,\u201d Laila explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian blushed. He wasn\u2019t used to dealing with someone as direct as Laila. He said, \u201cI can\u2019t reciprocate your feelings. I think you\u2019re wasting your time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAre you married?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Cassian replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you have a lover?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Cassian said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t you like women?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI like women,\u201d Cassian replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen don\u2019t you think I\u2019m pretty?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not that. You are very pretty,\u201d Cassian said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Points >\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila smiled, satisfied to hear him say she was pretty. She said, \u201cThen I don\u2019t see what the problem is.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m in love with another woman,\u201d Cassian confessed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe person you bought the books for?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d Cassian replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you told her?\u201d Laila asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I can never tell her because it\u2019s impossible for us. She is a married woman,\u201d Cassian\u00a0<\/p>\n
explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen it\u2019s perfect for you to be with me. That way, you can forget about her, don\u2019t you think?\u201d Laila suggested.\u00a0<\/p>\n
3\u00a0<\/p>\n
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