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last update Last Updated: 2024-01-14 13:16:07

The man frowned while looking at Ethel and then after that, he chuckled.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Because you're thinking too early. You think we're going to be in a relationship, but... We didn't even know each other that much," he continued chuckling.

"So, do you really think that we can be in a relationship, don't you?" he uttered, but Ethel rolled her eyes.

"Can you please stop it, Sir? It's not funny," she said and went back to her work.

The man sensed that she had been annoyed by his presence.

He clears his throat. "Uhm. I'm sorry, but I'm serious, miss. I'm interested in you."

Ethel looked at him and then ignored him. She continued to what she was doing, and then another customer came and she went to him to get his order.

"Hey, Ethel. I think that man is serious. He had been waiting for you since the opening of the bar, you know." her co-worker said to her and she then glanced at the man who was still sitting on the barstool.

She shook her head and continued working. As soon as
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