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expensive. I already owe you for saving my life. I can't take this too—I can't repay you."

Alex (quietly): "It's a gift, Anne. You don't repay gifts."

Anne (firmly but softly): "Please, Alex. I can't. I can barely afford one meal a day. If I accept this, it will hurt my self-respect."

Alex stepped back, visibly hurt.

Alex (climbing back on his horse): "Fine… then don't take it. Sell it, if you want. Then repay me however you like."

Anne (surprised): "Why would I sell it?"

Alex: "I bought it for you, Anne. Not because I want you to owe me, but because I wanted to give you something—as a beginning… of our friendship."

Anne stepped closer, her voice softer now.

Anne: "You want to be friends? I do too… but friendship doesn't need gifts to start."

She gently grabbed his hand.

Alex looked into her eyes, smiling again.

Alex: "Alright… when's your birthday?"

Anne (surprised): "January 15th."

Alex (eyes widening): "No way! That's my birthday too!"

Anne (laughs): "Really?"

Alex (grinning): "We're birthday twins!"

He jumped down from his horse and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Alex: "Since you won't accept it now, I'll give it to you again on your birthday. Then, it's a birthday gift—no need to repay anything."

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