The next day after school, every student leaves the class leaving Dylan and Liliana alone.
Dylan: (sits down close to her) What are you thinking about?
Liliana: Nothing...
Dylan: You know you can tell me anything.
Liliana: Why should I trust you with my secret? (She asks with an arched eyebrow)
Dylan : Because... (clinches his teeth ) well how about I tell you a secret of mine?
Liliana: Not interested. (she says firmly and uninterested)
Dylan: Come on. I will tell you a secret of mine and you will tell me what is bothering you.
Liliana: (exhales defeated) Fine then I'm all ears.
Dylan: Well (sighs) there is this girl I have always liked. She cute, beautiful, loving, and kind. Well I was still a kid back then. (He says and looks at her)
Liliana: So... did you ask her out?
Dylan: Yes I did, but she rejected me.
Liliana: (laughs)
Dylan: She said I wasn't her type and that she was going to get married to someone more handsome than I am.
Liliana: (laughs) So you got rejected by your childhood sweetheart? (she asks playfully mocking him)
Dylan: (sighs, getting frustrated) It really isn't funny! She was the first person to reject me. (He says in a more calm tone)
Liliana: (Trying to stop herself from laughing) I'm sorry. So after that, what happened?
Dylan: I promised my self not to fall in love with someone like her again.
Liliana: Well... is that why you don't like girls around you?
Dylan: Kinda...
Liliana: You're funny. But to tell you the truth not all girls are the same. I'm sure that girl is not as beautiful as I am., right? (she moves closer to him)
Dylan: You know me. I don't really care about beauty. So now tell me what was bordering you. (He looks at her intently)
Liliana: Well... (looks down sadly) my parents won't let me take over the company.
Dylan: You mean Darl's?
Liliana: Yeah... It's my dream to be the heir, but my dad wants me to be an artist.
Dylan: But, what about your brother?
Liliana: Jason doesn't know a thing about having a successful business talk less of taking care of a company. My brother himself loves art.
Dylan: Well that's perfect! You guys can talk to your parents about it.
Liliana: Do you think it will work? (She asks hopefully)
Dylan: I believe it will. (He says with a warm smile)
Liliana: But to tell you the truth, it won't work because my family follow a pattern that all males must take over the business in which their father takes part in.
Dylan: And the females?
Liliana: They follow their mother's footsteps.
Dylan: But, what if there are no males?
Liliana : They adopt.
Dylan : (surprised) Wow. Your family's rule doesn't really make sense. No offense.
Liliana: That's what I think too, (she shrugs) but it's a family tradition. My dad believes that the males in the family are meant to be the ones enjoying all the wealth of the family, while the females (sighs) will get married to rich guys and live their lives as a wife and bear children.
Dylan: Wow. Your family might be rich but they have lots of problems.
Liliana: I only want the company, which I know my brother doesn't care about.
Dylan: How about you talk to your dad about it.
Liliana: (looks at him) Do you think I haven't tried?
Dylan: Just tell him again. I believe he will listen to you. By the way, aren't you Liliana Darlington? If you made all boys in school fall head overall heels for you. I believe you can convince your dad too.
Liliana : (smiles) Thanks . So you have fallen for me? (She asks teasingly, poking his sides with her elbow)
Dylan: Miss Liliana, you should start going home now before your dad sends his bodyguards to come looking for you.
Liliana: Changing the subject, eh? (Sighs) You really know my dad, don't you?
Dylan: (smiles, glad that she isn't dwelling on it) Your dad has done it more than once in elementary school.
Liliana: (smiles back) I will get going then. (She hugs him)
Dylan: (He hugs her back) Good luck talking to your dad.
Liliana : Thanks, bye.
Dylan: Drive safely.
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Liliana: But dad...
Mr. Darlington: Not now Lili. We've talked about this before.
Liliana: Dad please give me a chance to prove myself.
Mr Darlington: Lili go to your room.
Liliana: Seriously dad?! (Tears filling her eyes)
Mr Darlington: (looks up at her) Do you really want to prove yourself?
Liliana: Yes I do, Dad! (She says firmly and seriously)
Mr Darlington: If you're able to make the Mayor invest in our company business, I will know that you are competent and make you the heir to my company.
Liliana: Are you serious, Dad?
Mr Darlington: (smiles) Of course.
Liliana: Thanks, Dad. (She kisses he's cheek)
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After a hot shower, Liliana puts on her clothes. Then there was a knock on her window
??: (Knocks on the glass)
Liliana: (she goes close to the window) Dylan, what are you doing here?
Dylan: I came to see you, so please open the window.
Liliana: (she opens the window) Why did you come over without an invitation?
Dylan: Well you seemed quite off today so I decided to come see you.
Liliana: And the only way you could think of is by coming through my window?
Dylan: Well... there's a lots of security cameras and bodyguards around. I didn't want to take any risk.
Liliana: Well, If you could come in through my window without anyone seeing you it means I'm not safe even while having bodyguards around
Dylan: Believe me you're safe.
Liliana : Whatever... By the way, would you like anything to eat or drink?
Dylan: No, not at all.
Liliana: (sits on her bed)
Dylan: Your room is really beautiful.
Liliana: Thanks. I bet your is even more beautiful than mine.
Dylan : Well, it isn't (looks behind him) Wow.... You even have a portrait of yourself. I'm sure it was made by an expert.(He says looking at her)
Liliana: Yeah. My mom made it.
Dylan: Your mom?
Liliana: Yeah. She gave it to me on my sweet sixteen birthday.
Dylan : I wouldn't lie, your room is awesome.
Liliana: Thanks. Anyways, this is the first time anyone is entering my room, so be careful not to... well... you know...
Dylan : So, even your brother haven't entered your room?
Liliana: He doesn't even know what it looks like.
Dylan: I must be lucky then. (He says with a smug grin)
Liliana: I guess so...
Dylan: Come with me.
Liliana: To where?
Dylan : You'll know when we get there. (he says with a grin)
Liliana: Okay then.
Dylan: (goes towards the window)
Liliana: Are we jumping or what?
Dylan: Yeah, we are.
Liliana: I have a better idea. How about we use the main entrance?
Dylan: Won't your parents... (cuts in)
Liliana: My dad went to the office an hour ago and my mom is in Paris.
Dylan : Okay. Let's go.
They both use the main entrance and go to a nearby cafe.
Dylan: What would you love to have?
Liliana: French toast with blueberries is okay.
Dylan: Great.
While eating their meals.
Dylan: Did you tell your dad about what we talked about earlier?
Liliana: I did.
Dylan: So, what did he say?
Liliana: At first, he didn't agree to it, but he said if I can get the mayor... (coughs)
Dylan: (gives her water) Did you say mayor before?
Liliana: No, I didn't. You must have heard wrong.
Dylan: If you say so. (Holds her hands in his across the table) Actually, Lili, I really like you.
Liliana: Of course you do. Everyone likes me.
Dylan : That's not what I meant. I mean I love you . I have always loved you.
Liliana: Do you really love me?
Dylan: If I didn't wouldn't tell you.
Liliana: (smiles tenderly)
Dylan: Liliana Darlington, will you be my girlfriend? (He asks with a bright smile)
Liliana: (smiling) Of course, I will.
Dylan: (He kisses her) I love you, Lili. I love you so much.
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At the Darlington's house, Liliana enters happily. Mr Darlington, who is drinking hot chocolate and Jason is playing video games in he's phone
Mr Darlington: Honey, you seem happy.
(He says with a smile)
Liliana: Dad guess what? (She says excitedly) Dylan asked me out and i said yes!
Jason : That's impossible.
Mr Darlington: Do you mean Dylan, the Mayor's son?
Liliana: Of course, Dad!
Mr Darlington: That's awesome.
Liliana: Of course it is. I just can't wait to take over the company, have a beach house and an unlimited black card. (She says daydreaming) It's really killing two birds with one stone. Dylan is now a pawn in my hands. All I have to do is to attend that charity gala and everything will be just fine.
Mr Darlington: You truly are my daughter. You make sure you get what you want at all cost.
Liliana: Of Course, Dad. Unlike some people. (She says that with a smirk looking at Jason who is furious)