At the terrace, Nana felt the cool breeze brush past her face. It calmed her nerves a little, just what she needed to face this conversation.
Chen Jianyu spoke first.
"Miss Nana, Firstly, I would like to apologize on behalf of my mother for making you uncomfortable like that yesterday. I understand how awkward it must be for you to have a proposal suddenly. My mom just got excited. I hope you forgive us."
Nana quickly said, "No, it's fine. I understand. I know she meant well."
He was relieved. "Thank you."
Silence again.
"Well.." Jianyu said, "As you saw last night, my mother is really insistent for us to date.."
Nana gulped. Here we go.
"..But if you don't mind, can we start as friends?"
Nana widened her eyes. It took a few seconds to process. She looked at him questioningly.
