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Lemuel drove her to the supermarket where she had first sighted him with that model and there, he purchased what was needed for the diet. Then he asked if she could ride a bicycle. When she said yes, he lifted her up and twirled her around making her shy in the supermarket as people couldn’t help but steal glances at them.

Lemuel had always envisioned a partner that would go cycling with him and Inara had come uninvited. Still, in that very moment, he was glad that she had the skill already.

“Let’s pick a bike for you then. Fancy a mountain bike?”

Was he kidding? A mountain bike was perfect. “Very much.” she responded, her eyes sparkling with interest and he gave her a kiss.

“Nara you have just made my day.”

His words gave her an opening to push her luck. He seemed to open doors for her when he was happy with her so she decided to seize the opportunity.

“Can I make a request?” She a