s2-part 10

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Before bel could say something, the boy hugs her. She smiles seeing him, but tense because of pearl/mahir. Mahir got up from his seat and walk towards her. " you look great by the way" he says

Bel frown " I don't need your compliment," she says hotly

"Miss, are you here to spend time with papa and me?" He asks hopefully

Bel hesitated. Seeing the innocent look on the boy's face, she didn't want to break his heart. She silently nods, causing the boy to grab her hand. " papa can she come with us....pleeeeease" he pleads

Mahir pretends to think about it, " sure since she did agree"

The boy jump with glee.

After buying the outfit, the three head out

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After buying the outfit, the three head out. The boy couldn't help but talk about every little thing he did with his dad. While he was talking, bel glanced at Mahir. She wonders how he could look so much like her dead husband, and yet act differently. Suddenly, she recalls gentle eyes staring at her after they were intimate for the last time. Disgust, she frowns.

The boy seeing this, asks if she doesn't want to spend time with him. Bel seeing the boy about to cry, quickly denies his claim. She told him, he's a good boy, and that his friendly nature will make people feel comfortable around him. this quickly made the boy happy.

Bel sigh with relief, she heard a chuckle and turns to see Mahir smiling at her. " what!" She says

Mahir turns his head " nothing"

They watch as children run around with their masks on. So many families walking, hand in hand. Some pushing against the trio. Bel gasp when she was pushed by a child and hits mahir back. Mahir froze. His heart slowly rising from the closeness he hadn't felt for a while.

Bel holding his shirt, felt embarrassed. How can she explain that she didnt do it intentionally.she didnt even want to look at his face? When he turns halfway, she starts to stutter while trying to explain. Both blushing, while trying not to look at the other. They were interrupted when they heard a crowd yelling at an old man.

They said that the old men need to give them their money back because the food he made was terrible. The old man says the recipes he used was his. He's been doing this for many years.

The crowd complains. Mahir listening decided to help the old man. He walks towards the old and asks if he can help him. The old man says he doesn't know what else he can do to pacify the crowd.he says his son use to help him before he went overseas to chase after a woman. He says his taste buds probably change over the years, but he knows this is his recipe, his been using since he started this business.

Bel holding on to the little boy sympathizes with the old man. His flesh and blood ditched him. She wonders how long he's been all alone. Watching, she saw Mahir clapping his hand to get the crowd's attention. When he got it, he told them that he will make them their food.

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