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He felt like he should try to convince her otherwise, but also kneasn’t his place

“Besides,” she took another deep breath and continued, “I love this tih for warm drinks and jackets, but you can feel the hint of warmth in the air”

Khizar smiled “In Nudushan, it’s alarm But we enjoy warm drinks anyway”

“I think I’ht I’d love to know more about your country”

It was the perfect opening, Khizar thought

“And I’d love to tell youyou want to know about my home”

Jacqui shtly “I’d like that, but I’ain”

Khizar shrugged “I’ll buy all your creations again tomorrow, if I have to”

That got hih

“Oh, please don’t I’d feel terrible,” Jacqui said “Fine, then, I can get away for a late lunch; I’ll have someone to cover the shop”

“Excellent What time shall I pick you up?”

“Around two?”

Khizar nodded “Two it is I’ll see you then”

“I look forward to it” Jacqui smiled at him shyly

Khizar wasn’t quite sure how to end the date, since that’s basically what this encounter was Rather than go in for a kiss, he opted for a war