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"Don't conclude something which you don't even know is true, Liebling!" A kiss lands on Naara's lips. The girl takes a deep breath and leans her back against the back of the sofa.

"I concluded something that I often see and feel. For me, marriage is not something to be played with. It's not something to experiment with and then just ends when you're bored. I don't want a marriage like that," says Naara. Aderaldo is silent while supporting his face with one hand looking at Naara.

"I don't want to mess with marriage," Naara whispers.

"I'm not even asking you to play, I'm asking you to marry. Become husband and wife. Is there something wrong with that?" Aderaldo's overly casual words are met with a sharp glance at Naara.

"Up to you!" The girl decides to get up from her seat but is restrained. "Where are you going?" asks Aderaldo.

"I’m going away! Getting away from you," Naara hisses, annoyed.

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