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Chapter 17

Alice’s POV

The moon peaked at the dark sky. There were numerous stars, but still it was a good night. There was a dinner party at Benasco hotel this evening. I was with Duke, on the rooftop. We sat at the edge of the building, while our eyes were focused on the bright moon.

“So, what was your plan after this dinner?” Duke asked.

“Nothing.” My answered was no life. I didn’t know where to go.

“Do you want to go with me?”

I didn’t answer.

“I wanted to walk in the park.”

“This evening?”

“Yeah, there were no other people at the park and I seemed to made my mind into peace.”

I think about what he said. I also didn’t want other people to saw me. I found it peaceful when I was alone, or with people I was comfortable with. I didn’t say that he was part of those people, but nothing wrong with him. Besides, we became friends. And enemy at the same time.

“What do you think?”

“Sure. But…” I paused for a moment and looked at him. “But you should take me home after,” I added.

He laug