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Since the holiday in the Maldives at that time, Angel felt Dave's treatment of her was different. The man was no longer as cautious as before. He came more often to Angel's flower shop just to have lunch together. Kina was there too, she came to the shop almost every day. The three of them had lunch together. And those were the times that made Angel feel so warm like she had a whole family.

And the evening was the culmination of Dave's sweet demeanor. They would make love, or occasionally chat, or Dave would just cuddle her in bed and they would both fall into silence. Whatever Angel went through with that man, never once was bad or boring. Angel enjoyed every moment.

Today, she and Dave were having a romantic dinner at an expensive fine-dining restaurant in town. The place is quiet and there are only a few visitors sitting far apart. Dave chose a table near the window so Angel could see the city view on a very bright night.

“You want some more food?” Dave as