*She enjoyed coming here. Firstly, the prices were affordable, and she could bargain with the stall owners. Secondly, there would be some unique trinkets every now and then, like commemorative coins or handmade items. She would buy some when she saw them.
Brianâs car stopped at the parking lot next to the night market. Valda Theller and Brian got out of the car and began to walk around the night market.
Many couples came to the night market. Valda Theller looked at the couples. They either linked their arms or were holding hands. People could tell they were a couple in one glance.
âWhat about me⦠What do Brian and I look like to others?â Valda Theller thought to herself as she glanced down at Brianâs hand drooping at the side.
His hands were pretty as his fingers were well-defined and slender. They looked just like the fingers of a comicâs male protagonist.
Suddenly, she felt an urge to hold his hand but was a little timid. What if her touch made him uncomfortable?
âWhatâs the matter?â His voice suddenly rang over her head.
She suddenly looked up into his dark phoenix eyes. Her confused face was reflected in his eyes.
âIâ¦â Valda Theller seemed to muster up all her courage as she said, âI want to hold hands with you⦠Is that okay? Weâre⦠a couple now. Weâll bond easier if we hold handsâ¦â However, her voice grew quieter as it went on.
A look of surprise came over his eyes. Then, he came to his senses. âI hadnât thought of that,â he said, actively reaching out to hold Valda Thellerâs hand.
She felt a pang in her heart as she felt her right hand burn when he held it.
He⦠was holding her hand.
Though they had held hands in front of people before when they were pretending to be dating, she had never been so aware of his warmth reaching her body as they held hands.
For some reason, a familiar phrase crossed her mind all of a sudden⦠âGrow old together.
âCan we do that?
âCan we grow old together?â, Valda Theller held hands with Brian and they strolled around the night market in a daze. She could feel many peopleâs eyes on them. It must be because of Brian.
He was like a spotlight.
Suddenly, she heard someone whispering, âThis guy is so handsome. He looks just like the crown prince of the entertainment industry!â
âCome on. Would the crown prince walk around a night market holding a womanâs hand?â someone else said.
âBut he does look like him.â
âI guess they just look alike.â
Valda Theller looked at Brian and muttered, âWill anyone recognize you?â
âItâs alright if they do,â he said nonchalantly.
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