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“You wanna go out for lunch at that Asian restaurant?”

“The one five blocks from my flat? Or is there a new one?” I asked her.

She chuckled. “The one close to your apartment. Come on Raven please?”

“Uh..” I had been avoiding Lana. I felt bad that she knew nothing about my engagement. Ace found ways to block the news from reaching her and her family. But I was afraid she was going to find out soon. Avoiding her would also raise suspicions too. I just have to go this time. “Sure Lana. I just have one or two things to finish up and I’ll be out soon.”

“Great. Can’t wait to see you.”

She hung up and then I heaved a sigh. “What’s wrong?’ Ace asked, entering my room, with just his towel around his waist and his hair was wet. The temperature in the room suddenly rose up.

“Do you mind going back to your room and putting on some clothes?”

“From the look on your face, you’re enjoying the sight.” He smirked and I tried to look anywhere but his face. “you can’t even hold eye contact.”

“Just go and