He nodded. After a while, he led her out of the store and helped her get into the car.

When they arrived at the house, they didn't even go inside. He was so embarrassed that his shyness with the man returned.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have scared you like that. I was just like something suddenly caressed my heart when our lips met," he said to her seriously.

Claudette didn't say a word.

"I like you, Claudette. But I realized that I felt more for you when you were avoiding me. I love you so much," he said again and slowly approached her.

"But..."

He didn't finish speaking when he...