Arman got out of the car as the scenery before him had touched his heart.
His eyes showed a gentle spark which had never before seen in his eyes.
Arman felt like in heaven when he saw the drama of the sunset before him.
The sunlight was fading away slowly as the sun was going behind the trees and bushes.
The entire sky was dyed orange and the clouds were brightened up in the dazzling red light. The sunkissed face of Arman unwittingly formed a deep smile.
It seemed like heaven.
Eveline got out of the car too, both of them sat on a cliff, under the dark shade of a tree.
The sound of the rushing stream and the wind sighing made the scene even more pleasant.
"Isn't it strange? In a nation famous for its sunrise, we are watching the sunset."
Said Arman.
But Eveline didn't reply.
Arman looked next to him. Eveline was sitting at a distance of about three metres.
Arman slowly shifted his position to the left.
He did that again and again to close up the distance between the both of them.
And in no time, he was sitting right next to her.
Eveline didn't seem to notice that.
Arman then slowly moved his hand. He placed his palm over Eveline's hand.
Tap!
Eveline smacked Arman's hand and pushed it away.
"Don't try to get too close!"
"Uh, sorry."
Arman moved away in disappointment.
He looked sadder than ever.
Eveline saw the look on Arman's face.
"…"
She then sighed and said.
"Alright, you can hold my hand if you want."
Countless gallons of happiness were overflowing in Arman's mind.
He quickly sprang up and hugged Eveline's arm tightly.
"Don't get too overboard."
Arman didn't seem to listen what Eveline said.
Or, he did, but did not want to let go of her hand.
Eveline's action of allowing Arman hold her hand encouraged Arman to tell her about his feelings towards her.
But he feared, 'What if she said NO?'.
But he would never know if she loved him the way he does.
Arman clenched his fists tightly, which made Eveline feel a little uncomfortable as her arms were in Arman's hand.
She asked.
"Why do you intend to crush my arm?"
Arman didn't listen to this too.
Arman mustered all the might and said.
"I love you! Do you love me too?"
And the silence that followed was terrible.
Arman felt that it was a no, but.
"Yes, I do."
Arman burst out in happiness. He was never happier than this.
But then, Eveline continued her words.
"But.."
Arman's heart was beating as if it was pounding billion times a second.
"But what?"
"But, I don't whether the feeling of love I have towards you is the kind of love between siblings or that of two lovers."
"Maybe I will know if you kiss me."
"Hiyaaaaaaah!" Arman jumped up in joy and started dancing. It meant a wide yes, but she would say it only if Arman would kiss her.
Eveline giggled as she saw Arman do so.
And then, Arman stopped dancing.
He slowly came forward and held Eveline's waist. He didn't face even the slightest resistance.
Arman went on to kiss her.
Both of them came near and near.
And just as their lips were about touch each other, they stopped.
Arman turned to his right and asked.
"How long do you plan on hiding?"
"Haha" An elderly laugh resounded and a tall and strong figure appeared, it was obviously the Flame King.
Eveline was astonished by the sudden appearance of Flame King. And the same would happen to anyone, let's just take 'Jacob' and 'Dan' as an example.
"Who is this man?" She asked.
Arman was taken aback by the unprecedented question.
"She can see you?"
"Yes, I absolutely can." Eveline intervened.
The Flame King laughed another time.
"Now that I saw that you two were getting cosy, I thought that it was okay to trust her."
Eveline had somewhat guessed that this man is not ordinary.
But she still pretend to not know anything.A
The faces of both Eveline and Arman were flushed out red.
They both quickly let go of each other and distanced themselves.
"How long were watching us?"
Asked Arman.
"Since morning."
Arman was now quite angry as the Flame King had spoiled the mood.
"Will you please leave us alone?"
Arman pleaded.
"You guys continue, I won't disturb you."
"Turn away!" Arman thundered.
The Flame King made an adorable face, to attract some pity.
"Please, I haven't done anything since many eons. I promise that I won't disturb you, I will just remain as a viewer."
"No."
Arman explained Eveline about who the Flame King was.
And the Flame King had to turn away. He was sent at a distance of fifty metres and was ordered to look on the other side.
From there, both Arman and Eveline could keep an eye on him.
And then, they came close and kissed her.
And then, they distanced.
Arman then glanced in the direction of the Flame King, he was still standing there.
Arman let out a sigh thinking that the Flame King didn't peep at them.
But then, someone patted Arman and Eveline from behind.
They looked back to see the Flame King.
They were shocked.
They then looked at where the Flame King was standing.
And he still was there.
They then turned at the Flame King standing behind them and still found him there.
And when they glanced back at where he was sent away to stand and not turn back, he was not there.
They couldn't believe what was happening.
"Is this an illusion?"
Asked Eveline
"No, it would be more accurate that there were two of me. The other one was a temporary guy, just like a figure made with a 3d printer."
"Then perhaps, were you watching us even while we were kissing?"
"No, at that time I for sure was standing there.
I came here just now and deployed a fake me over there."
Even though the Flame King was telling the truth, he wouldn't be able to make Arman believe his words.