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26: His Eyes
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2022-03-29 14:33:21"You're not a freak, Eve. You will never be."
"I know." I chuckled. "I am glad I have you to remind me that. Thank you, Mr. Rellis."
"I thought you don't like formalities?"
"I don't, usually. But sometimes, I do. When I feel like addressing someone in a formal way."
He opened the cafeteria's door for me. I mumbled a quick "thank you" before I entered the place. He led me to the table near the wall and pulled me a chair. That certain moment, I felt like I am a lucky commoner being served by a royalty. I can't help but smile while thinking of it.
"What do you want?" he asked, looking at me.
"Burger, the regular size. Orange juice or iced tea and green salad." I was about to get some cash on my wallet but he stopped me.
"I'll pay it, Eve. Don't bother."
He didn't give me a chance to protest because he already turned his back on me and walked away. And all I did was to stare
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