Chapter 32

James

We were sitting in another vegetarian-friendly place I found online and waiting for our food to arrive. I looked at Laila with a satisfied smile.

- So... A million reasons why Latvia is the best country in the world?

I said, with a teasing smile. Her eyes widened.

- Oh no! You found that?

She hid her face in her palms. And then looked at me again.

- Well, that's the ugly truth about my country.

She said with a nod.

- Did you understand it?

She asked with curiosity.

- Most of it yes, I did.

I replied.

- Did you have fun?

She asked in a teasing manner.

- Yes, I did. And many things I could relate with. People make similar failures here as well, so you are not the only ones.

I winked at her.

- Good to know.

She said with a nod and soft smile.

- I like to see that you are more laid back me. More playful.

I said thoughtfully.

- Well... As I said before thinking of myself as your cousin made me relax.

She said with a nod. Oh no, did she put me in a platonic love co