"Is it right to have a relationship now? We're still young. I'm afraid if we have a misunderstanding, you'll leave me. I don't know what to do if that happens…
"I also want to focus on having a career for myself. My mom said that my studies might be affected if I have a boyfriend…
"You are the famous Clarence Peres. A lot of girls wanted to become your girlfriend. When the time comes that you'll find me boring, you might look for another girlfriend and leave me."
Once started, all her doubts just flowed out from her mouth and were now laid open to him.
"Hush, I already said I'm serious with you. I mean it." His hands held hers tighter as if it would make her see his sincerity. "I'm a man who is not after a girl for just a momentary relationship. In fact, I always believe that if a man would say 'I love you,' then he should marry that girl. For me, a relationship is not a game. I'm not the same as other men.
