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“Take a shower!” exclaimed Merina several tens of minutes later as she walked out of the bathroom door, wearing only a towel.
"Yes, sir!" Rajata replied, grabbing the shirt that Merina had borrowed and now lying on the floor. Merina's perfume smelled faintly there. Without speaking, he entered the bathroom.
When Rajata came out of the bathroom fully dressed, Merina was still grooming herself in front of the mirror. Neat and pretty in her long jeans and t-shirt.
"Are you sure this is the best decision, Ta?" muttered Merina to her reflection in the mirror.
"Yes," replied Rajata briefly, "unless you no longer want Arsyad."
"How if I miss you later?" asked Merina, still against the mirror.
"'Later'?" joked Rajata, stood behind Merina, also looked in the mirror, "even now already I miss you!"
Merina turned and hugged Rajata tightly.
"But we have to be strong," replied Rajata slowly, hugging Merina back. "I know you are strong, since
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