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ROSALINA'S POV"Should I consider this a date?" I asked Sebas as he pulled the chair for me to get comfortably seated."You told me you were hungry," Sebas replied dryly before taking a seat across me from the table."Oh, I'm starving!" I picked up the menu and browsed for something vegetarian, most probably salad since I was cutting carbs to lose a few more pounds. Madam Marisha wanted me to be as light as a feather so I could glide freely in the air like a petal on the wind as I performed Giselle.As I was deciding which salad to order, the waiter came over to take our orders. Sebas ordered a steak, medium rare, and I finally decided on a mixed greens salad with a side of grilled vegetables.Once the waiter left us alone, I felt a sudden itch at the back of my neck. My eyes aimlessly darted around the people huddled around the tables having a good time, when my eyes landed on a familiar face. Actually two familiar faces. Without sparing me a glance, Leonardo continued his conversati
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