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Their eyes looked at each other deeply as if they were trying to dig into the secret hidden inside. Precious felt she could not accept Alex's sudden proposal but in the end she took his hand and sank himself in an oasis called hope. The hope of happiness that he built was only for a place to escape from the fear that enveloped his heart and mind.

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In his modest apartment room Liza was laying her head on Dennis's lap. They watch classic romantic films accompanied by popcorn that they make themselves. Liza watched every romantic scene by imagining her and Dennis playing the role.

Liza continues to imagine what it would be like if Dennis was not a selfish person but someone who is caring, kind and cares deeply for her like the main male character in the film. Imagining how happy she would be if her imagination was true made Liza smile without her knowing.

"Why are male protagon