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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Wow! This is amazing!" Cecilia's jaw dropped when she saw a beautiful lake which surrounded with pines trees. And it just a few yards from the city hall.
The moon isn't visible tonight. But stars was shining so brightly and the surface of this lake was perfectly reflected it. The sound of cicadas makes everything in harmony.
"Please, sit here." Max said after he put his handkerchief on the ground.
"Thank you. I bring no handkerchief, now. I will wash yours later."
"No need, Chili. You can keep it. I have so many of it."
Cecilia giggled, "Of course, you must be doing this a lot, right?"
Max smiles and choose to not say anything. Since Cecilia thought that he is a big flirter, he has to maintain his pride. Even though Max never dated any girl before.
However, he was unsure about who flirt who. Because, his heart feel a bit weird today. Maybe, I'm ju
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