The meeting concluded, and Amelia's family prepared to leave. Rafael walked them to the door, his manner polite but distant.
As they stepped into the city sunlight, Amelia's mother turned to her.
"What did you think of Rafael" she asked, eyes sparkling with hope.
Amelia hesitated, unsure how to articulate her reservations. Because she doesn't want to hurt her mother's feeling
"He seems...nice," she said finally.
Her father nodded approvingly.
"Rafael is a good man. He'll take care of you." That what he always says.
Amelia felt a pang of unease. Take care of her? Did that mean she couldn't take care of herself?
That evening, Amelia's best friend Damian, came over.
"What's going on?" Damian asked, sensing Amelia distress.
Amelia confided in Damian about the meeting, her doubts, worries, and fears.
"Are you sure you're ready for this?" Damian asked, concern etched on his face.
Amelia shook her head.
"I don't know. I feel like I'm losing myself in all this."
Damian expression softened.
"You won't lose yourself, Amelia You'll find a way to make this work."
But Aisha wondere, not believing his words,if that was possible.
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The next day, Rafael called Amelia
"I wanted to thank you for meeting me," he said, his voice low, deep and smooth.
Amelia heart skipped a beat.she felt something change in her
"No, thank you," she replied. "I appreciated meeting you too."
Rohan paused.
"I was thinking...perhaps we could meet again, without our families?"
Amelia's pulse quickened. Was this her chance to get to know Rafael better?
"I'd like that," she said finally.
Rafael's tone warmed.
"I'll arrange something soon."
Amelia hung up, feeling uncertain about their meeting, she wondered how
it will go
Was she ready to take this step?