The night of that same day, in a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills, giving a beautiful, simple and warm picturesque, lived a village girl named Lily.
Her days have always been filled with simplicity and routine, her heart yearning for something more. Romantic and heroic adventures as seen in the wonderful comic books she always buried her head in, that were all given by her father.
And almost each night, beside her bedroom window, as the moon cast its gentle glow upon the world and her dreamy face, did she find solace and a warm touch of magic.
And this particular night, as the moon, once again, shone brightly, Lily's thoughts drifted to the chance encounter today that stole her heart.
Today, unlike any other day, felt so magical and fantastic to the simple Lily.
She had her chin cupped in her two palms, elbows rested on the windowsill, and eyes absentmindedly staring away into the moon lit outside space. Her head and thoughts filled with the clear memory virtually displayed before her dreamy eyes.
She could still vividly recall how he had walked in. Mighty, tall and regal. Like an immortal that was not touched even by a tint of the worldly dust. He was like an existence she thought could only exist in fantasy and comics she had read. Like a war god . A majestic prince in knightly amours. His commanding presence was unique, invoking reverence from all that saw him.
And she couldn't help but be drawn to him, for his mere presence alone had stirred a whirlwind of emotions within her, causing her heart to flutter with anticipation.
Even the series of their accidental intimate hand touchings that occurred as she exchanged plates and utensils, had sent shivers down her spine.
Lily realised she was simply helpless. Unable to resist the allure of his mysteriousness, and her unstoppable fast heartbeats. Her mind, beyond what she could stop herself from, already concocted how she would gain his attention next time.
But then, a scary thought crossed her hopeful mind, 'Would I really see him again? What if he never comes to father's restaurant?'
Well, Lily really got anxious. She didn't want to never see him again. Her prince charming and knight in shining armour. She didn't want everything to end up being her fantastic imaginations.
Then again, the simple and optimistic girl, despite her slight fears, brightened up with a stubborn belief she would see him again.
She remembered, ashamedly, yet, excited, how she had mischievously sneaked an extra serving of meat into his second plate, hoping to show her appreciation, and receive his attention, even more, elicit a smile.
And to her delight, he did notice the meat, and looked at her with surprise and gratitude. A smile playing on his lips, to which she was shy to meet, yet couldn't help but be charmed by him even more.
The dreamy and spirited girl giggled happily, as she remembered all this. Even more, feeling stronger feelings tingling in her heart, as she also remembered how their fingers had brushed and held for a brief and electrifying moment, when he had slipped a small tip into her hand.
The purely simple and beautiful Lily, sat beside her window, the moon gentle light bathing her porcelain-like fair and small face, her daydreams painting vividly the picture of her heroic knight.
She could also feel his presence beside her, his voice whispering sweet words in her ears. And in her mind's eyes, she saw him standing tall and proud, like a war god soldier, strong and brave.
She relished even more, the stolen glances they shared across, and she wondered if he felt the same way. Does he think of her too? Does his heart also beat so loud and fast like it would shatter, at the thought of her. Just like hers.
She couldn't help but hopefully believe that their paths would cross again. In her heart, such a man must be a soldier. A high ranked and powerful one too.
Lily built more castles in the air, as her daydreams wove a tale of enchantment and possibility, while her smile radiated pure happiness.
And bearing witness to her stolen heart, was the moon, allowing her dreams to take flight on its silvery beams.
She already knows. In her heart, openly bare, was a feeling yet to be requited. Yet, she held strongly to hope. To it.
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Then It Is Love
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