GROWING UP WITH MY LOVE

LI

thing her

compose myself and forced a fake smile. "Yes, everyth

y table if I was not mistaken. He was in a semi-formal look, wearing bla

my breath. My lips curled up in a warm smile. His mesmerizing

" he asked, a smile

d was expecting hi

y the look on his f

trying to beg for th

at the doorway. Don't overthink, Nelly. I shoo

ge me to make it a habit. But today, I had an excuse. I'm eating my pancake first-a little self-treat fo

e seen a handsome guy who loves to eat pancakes in the morning. My dad and brother don't like pancakes, perhaps b

e said, intense

I don't intend to offend the guy, but my mind d

terrupted, a smile

speak out. I pursed my lips into a t

at the thought. I'm sure the r

of my pancake," he s

trying to be as calm as possible. "I have mine," I said as

that h

sappointed with me for not taking his offer? "Oh, it'

ne of mine." He didn't wait for my answer and us

r more pancakes,

nuine smile and then conti

e guy said as he scr

en. But it was noticeable that some women were stealing a quick look at our table. I'm sure it's

nces at me. I paused at the awkward feeling of having someone around that I'm not familiar with. Eat, y

my breakfast. Marica's name appeared on t

nswered and listene

deal. I'm just having breakfast; I'll get to the appointment fro

n the powder room is not one of my favorites in a fast-food restaurant. But the handsome gentleman was still at the table. Please leave now;

wkward moment, he wiped

," he said with a

h a smile. "Yes, thanks fo

ve a meeting to catch up." T

t floor, the guy was on his way to the parking area. His back was on me. A

him? I had a lot of questions, but it wasn't the right time to entertain them. I s

reality kicked in again. While I waited for the taxi to come by, I pressed my

Being in a tropical country that could get as high as a 40-d

please, I c

de?" I heard a