Date

"Trust is conditional, So analyze the intention, and forgive people for their intention." [Ifveen]

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"So? Why are we here?" Riley said standing outside the mall looking up at Christian? "I want to make sure this evening is well spent." It was the first time, Christian was not lying to Riley, and his intention, as well as the subtext, was clear. 'We are going on a date.' They stood there, the two of them.

Since leaving the hospital, he has been feeling odd. He has felt joy but with a tinge of distress. He has felt alive and numb. He had spent two days with Jacqueline all mushy and found his fears. He had hugged her in sleep, tighter than usual.  He had spent an hour face-timing with his