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* Never doubt yourself because doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. *
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* Happy 60 chapters, guys! *
The study room became silent as the duo were both lost in thoughts...
The silence wasn't awkward but rather peaceful and comfortable... Just like, Malisa preferred it.
" Do you think I'll be able to pass the college entrance examination? " Malisa asked suddenly.
Aiden's was indeed very surprised by this question...
" I don't just think you'll pass it. I know you will... You can do it, Mali. You just need to believe more in yourself... More than we believe in you. " He said patting her hands...
" You do believe a lot in me, Don't you? "
" I do. " Aiden admitted...
" Thank you... "
" It's my pleasure... "
" Don't you think I'll face discrimination due to my skin color? " This was probably one of the many things that had been bothering her for a while now...
She had heard and read about how the whites discriminated against the blacks due to their skin color...
Though she hadn't faced real discrimination... She still felt very worried...
What If she couldn't take the discrimination and criticism?
What would happen then?
Aiden didn't reply immediately to her question as he stood up from his chair and walked towards her... He knelt on one knee in front of her as he held her two hands in his...
Malisa was surprised by this move Indeed... But just before she could say anything. He beat her to it by speaking first.
" Listen, Mali... You are beautiful! Like really, beautiful. The skin color doesn't matter when it comes to true beauty you know, ' Cuz, true beauty comes from the heart and not from outward appearance. "
" Outer beauty doesn't really matter when it comes to true beauty but the inner beauty does. Malisa, you've got all the qualities of a true beauty and just because you aren't white doesn't mean you are not a beauty. "
" Really? " Malisa inquired to which he nodded.
" Mali... " He paused staring deep into those beautiful eyes of hers which he had come to fall in love with. " The truth is, You are the most beautiful lady I have ever come across... "
Malisa opened her eyes widely in shock hearing his words...
How can that be possible?
There are many ladies out there who she believed she can't hold a candle to when it comes to beauty and elegance...
So how is it possible that he's saying this now? Like how?
She wanted to say something to refute his words but just before she could say anything, Aiden continued his speech...
" Like you said before, there are many ladies out there who are willing to throw themselves at me. That's true... But do you want to know my thoughts on that? "
" Yeah... Sure. "
" I believe that women who are willing to throw themselves at men for any reason whatsoever aren't worth my attention... I think true ladies aren't always easy to find. And that's why they are priceless... "
" Hm.... "
" There are many ladies out there whom society tags as, beauty due to their appearance... But what about their hearts? Are their hearts just as pretty as their face? And if it is, what about their character? Can it also be said of their character too? Or is it only their face that is beautiful? "
" There's a saying, " Superficial beauty which comes from appearance will fade with time but true beauty which comes from the heart, will never fade... "
" I believe a lot in this saying and always will... "
" So, Mali... Just because you are brown skinned doesn't mean you aren't a beauty too. You are and will always be! So please stop comparing yourself to other ladies. You are beautiful in your own way. "
" Even a book I often read to, Mary when she was younger said. " When we talk about, beauty. Did we always remember our creator? Who is the Potter and we are his vessels? He said in his word that he created us in his own image... So if he really created us in his own image... Then who are we as mere humans to say a person is not pretty? Have we been able to successfully create a living being ourselves before judging that a particular human is not beautiful. Isn't it the creator who created, Blacks and Whites. He had a reason for that, so why the discrimination? How would the entire world be like if everyone looked so alike? "
" Being different is what makes us special and so we should try as much as possible to appreciate each other's uniqueness and not practice discrimination. "
" That must be a good book... Uh? "
" Yeah. It was... " He affirmed.
" So Mali... All I am trying to say in essence is that you should try as much as possible to not compare yourself to other ladies. If they don't find you beautiful and attractive enough for them to be friends with you then it's their loss not yours... If they can't see you for who you truly are then there are not worth your time and energy. Kay? "
" Hm... You are right... "
" I know I am... " He smiled... " Promise me that you won't feel any less of yourself. " He stretched his hands towards her.
" I promise... " Malisa said placing her hands on his.
" Hoping you'll remember your promise. "
" I'll... " Malisa smiled...
" Um... Can I hug you? " She asked barely in a whisper.

Aiden found himself chuckling at her cuteness. " Yeah... Sure... " He replied spreading out his hands...
" Thank you... " Malisa said burying herself in his embrace...
" Anytime. " He replied wrapping his arms around her...
They remained in that position silently enjoying one another's warmth and scent..
It was a pretty sight to the behold...
Like really....
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A/N : Aw... What do you think, guys?