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* If you want to live a life of success and happiness, you must find your purpose. *
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As Malisa wasn't expecting him to ask her that question out of the blue.
She thought long and hard before replying to him, rather thoughtfully...
As she knew that her answer mattered to him a lot...
She could tell from his expression when he asked that question.
Well... She had learned to read expressions and also the eyes..
There's a saying that, The body could lie but the eyes doesn't
It reflects one's feelings and expression.
It's no wonder some couples instruct the other to look into his or hers eyes when speaking...
It's said that, one that is lying wouldn't have the confidence to look directly into the eyes of the other as his confidence would betray him when he looks straight into the eyes of the other.
She had also read cases of, people saying. " Look into my eyes and tell me you love me. "
They say this because, they realized that without him even saying, they would already be able to see the love and adoration in his eyes first.
It's no wonder people say, " Beauty Is in the eyes of the beholder. "
Malisa found herself agreeing with this phrase as it's true indeed... Like really true.
" Well... I think you are a responsible man, someone who is caring and loving to his loved ones and devoted and dedicated to his work... Someone who never takes anything or anyone for granted as you believe that everyone is equal and deserves a second chance... I think you are like the perfect definition of a prince charming. "
Aiden was in awe by her words... He never thought she had that much of a good opinion about him...
And to be honest, he felt pleased and happy...
He felt his heart swelling with pride...
As much as he wanted to express exactly what he was feeling, he still kept up his composure.
Not that he wasn't free with her, but they are still in the early stages of friendship or something like that... So he couldn't just start being super free with her to avoid her feeling awkward.
" Hm... I feel honored to hear that from you. "
" Well... I didn't say that to flatter you or something like that, I was just saying the truth... "
" I know... " He smiled before adding. " Do you want to know what I think of you? "
" Me? " Malisa said in Surprise, she thought it was too early for him to already develop an opinion about her... But well... Only if she knew.
" Yep. " He replied affirmatively.
" Oh... So what do you think about me? " Malisa inquired slowly...
Anyone who saw them chatting would think they were like real couples not knowing that there were still in the early stages of their friendship.
" You Know, the first time I met you, I didn't have much opinion about you. I just felt the need to help someone in need out... Though the truth was, I didn't want to at first. But, Mary kind of blackmailed me into coming to your rescue... So I wasn't really doing it out of will at first... But when I saw you been so helpless and rejected by people of your clan... I felt the need to intervene and save you from them. "
" Oh... "
" Next, I thought you were like other ladies I have met who wants to cling to a big thigh. I doubted you many times but somehow you proved me wrong through your actions. "
" Okay... "
" Seeing you being so caring and loving to, Maria without expecting anything in return. I felt convinced that you weren't like other girl's after all... You are totally different from them. "
" Next, I realized that you were quite studious and knowledgeable. You won't believe how shocked I am to know that you are fluent at five languages! It's really a feat! Then I realized that you aren't to be underestimated. "
There's a saying that, Though you can guess what people think about you... But hearing them saying it from their own mouth made it feel very real and convincing...
That's what Malisa felt at that moment.
She would have never thought that her little actions meant something huge to him...
She was actually just being herself and actually had no intention to impress anyone with her behavior or character...
Who knew...
Indeed, our character speaks louder than our words, just like our actions...
" Well... I was just being me. "
" I know... Still, I have to commend you. Keep it up! " He smiled at her...
Was that adoration she saw in his eyes? Malisa found herself wondering.
" Thanks... I really appreciate it. "
" You welcome. " He said.
" We've arrived. " He announced as the car screeched to a halt in a school compound.
Malisa didn't even realize that they entered through a gate... And definitely didn't know that they had arrived until now.
" Okay... " She said as she looked at the school building from the window...
The school building was enormous and magnificent...
It looked more like a college than an highschool and Malisa wondered why.
" Well... This is one of the most prestigious schools here in France which is known for its well dedicated teachers and outstanding students... It's also known for it's abundant facilities and magnificent building. "
" Oh... Okay. "
" You attended this school too right? "
" Yeah... And I enjoyed my time here so I chose this for Maria too.. "
" You made a good choice. "
" I guess... "
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A/N : To those who didn't have a good time in highschool, remember you are not alone...
Take care...