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She turned to Khizar and saw that he atching her a little nervously

“What do you think?” he asked

“It’s , to be honest”

Khizar studied her “Overwhelood, or…”

“Good I think I could stand looking out these s all day”

Khizar led her to a sliding glass panel

“In that case, you should see this, too”

He pushed open the glass and led her outside onto a terrace that overlooked the city Froht, the bustle and noise of the city was a murmur

Jacqui said, “Actually, this is where I could spend all day”

“I’ her with a frank appreciation that made her blush “I’d like it if you were happy here”

Jacqui trailed her fingers along the railing of the terrace

“I think I could be”

Khizar showed her the rest of the apartment, and then they went back out so that he could show her around the city Instead of taking the car, they strolled through the streets Khizar pointed out some of his favorite places: the coffee shop he frequented, the little restaurant run by friends of his parents, the take-out place around the corner, the other take-out place around the other corner

Jacqui laughed “Just how often do you order take-out?”

Khizar shrugged, but grinned back

“I’ dinner”

“Good to know,” Jacqui said, tucking her hand into his elbow

He pulled her a little closer as they walked through the crowded streets