Chapter 29: Merry Go Round

I placed my hand over hers and gave it a gentle squeeze, "I can teach you," I said, my voice filled with sincerity. "I want to be the one to show you what it means to be loved, and how it feels to be in love," I added, looking into her eyes intently, trying to convey my true feelings through my gaze.

I hesitated for a moment, as I struggled to find the right words to express my feelings, but I knew I had to be honest with her. "Laia, I know this might be the wrong time and place, but I have to tell you, I love you. I've loved you for a while now, and I want to be with you, to make you happy, to be your partner, your confidant and your best friend." I said, my voice filled with emotion, as I waited for her reaction, hoping that my confession would be met with the same feelings.

"Don't add me to your list of conquests," she said, her voice laced with a hint of skepticism and irritation. "Even though I may not be attuned to the emotions of others, I can still tell when someone is holding