"No, Kerian, I was already awake before you knocked," I responded with a warm smile.
"You look lovely this morning," he complimented me.
"Are you flirting?" I playfully teased.
He shook his head, his expression serious and sincere. "I can flirt with other women, but when it comes to you, Anna, it's different. You are exceptional."
Curiosity piqued, I decided to test his words. "Tell me, what makes me exceptional?"
He chuckled, his smile unwavering. "I can't quite put it into words, but that's just the way it is, Anna."
We exchanged smiles, a gentle connection forming in the unspoken understanding between us.
"Why are you here?" I asked, the warmth in my voice evident. The question hung in the air between us, curious and filled with anticipation.
"Let's have breakfast, if you don't
