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Get a grip, Kalinda. He’s way out of your league!


                       After  calming  her  feelings,  Kalinda  sat  in  the

               passenger seat and buckled her seatbelt. She glanced at
               the man beside her.


                       “Where are we going, Mr. Adrian?”


                       “Do  you  like  flowers,  Miss?  I  plan to take you

               somewhere very beautiful,” Adrian replied. Kalinda just

               nodded slightly, curious about the destination.


                       During  the  trip,  there  was  no  conversation
               between  them.  Feeling  uncomfortable  with  the silence,

               Adrian broke the ice with some simple questions. Thanks

               to  those  small  questions,  their  conversation  gradually
               flowed  until before they realized it, they had arrived at

               their destination.


                       The  place  was  truly  beautiful.  Green  grass
               covered the hill, decorated with various kinds of flowers

               that enhanced the natural beauty. A gentle breeze spread
               freshness  in  the  afternoon  air.  Butterflies  fluttered,

               hopping  from  one  flower  to  another.  The  clear  sky



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