Price of the Jewel

Larry was waiting at the Student's park, a place with a beautiful garden where most of the male students meet with their female friends because they can't enter the female hostel and vise versa. He was seated under the oak tree enjoying the cool breeze of the evening waiting patiently for Sophia. He had called Sophia over the phone and informed her of his waiting, meanwhile, Sophia was doing her laundry and promised to join him as soon as she finishes. Larry took a book with him because he was sure of having a long wait knowing how females can be with their preparation. He was reading 'The Price of a Jewel' it was part of the novels recommended for them in their first year. It was an interesting Novel, he had once told his roommate James how he enjoyed reading the book. He was so engrossed in the book when Sophia showed up and she decided to play a little prank on him, she tiptoed and slowly walked towards where he was seated and covered his face with her two palms. He was shocked a