Episode 17.
In the morning, Ariya was heading to the office with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, he bumped into a girl.
As she picked up her fallen things, she said, "Sorry, sorry."
Ariya looked at her and said, "You..."
The moment the girl saw him, she became shy.
It was the same girl who had given him a lift that night.
She said, "Yes, it's me..."
Just then, his phone rang.
Ariya stepped aside to answer.
Luni's voice came from the other end: "Ariya, you forgot your lunchbox again!"
Ariya placed his hand on his head and said, "Oh no... how could I forget?"
Luni teased, "You know what? I'm not making you food anymore. You can just buy something from outside and eat."
And she hung up.
Ariya muttered, "What do I do now?"
He turned around — but the girl was already gone.
Ariya went to the office.
During lunchtime, Ariya called Luni.
Luni picked up: "Hello?"
Ariya: "What are you doing?"
Luni: "Nothing... just thinking what to cook. Can't decide."
Ariya: "Then let's eat out. My boss gave me two hours for lunch."
Luni: "Really?"
Ariya: "Yes. Come outside my office."
Luni hung up and got ready.
When she reached, Ariya waved at her from across the street. She saw him and waved back.
They began walking together.
Luni, a little shy, tucked her hair behind her ear.
Ariya said, "You look pretty today."
Luni blushed and said, "Thank you."
She asked, "So where are you taking me?"
Ariya smiled and said, "Let's go to the famous restaurant around here."
Luni: "Let's go!"
They sat down at the restaurant.
Luni looked around and said, "This place is so beautiful."
Ariya: "You know, I used to come here often."
Luni: "Oh! Then the food must be really good?"
Ariya: "Yes, the food here is delicious. What would you like to eat?"
Luni: "I want fish."
Ariya teased, "Careful — don't let the fish get stuck in your throat. Then you won't even be able to speak."
Luni made a funny face and started eating her fish.
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