Some hours later, Kerian finally arrived at my apartment. As he greeted me with a friendly smile, I couldn't help but feel anticipation building inside me. Instead of taking me to his own apartment, he surprised me by suggesting we go to a special place in a nearby hotel.
As we entered the restaurant, an air of elegance filled the room. The muted lighting and soft music created a warm and intimate atmosphere. We were led to a private table, elegantly set with gleaming silverware and crisp white linens.
Seated opposite each other, our eyes met as the waitstaff placed our meals before us. Kerian's smile grew even wider as he proudly claimed, "I prepared this for you." His sincerity touched my heart, and I couldn't help but reciprocate with a grateful smile.
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