Around 3:00 PM, Anisa's phone buzzed. It was a message from Hasan.
"Anisa,I've arrived in your city. Let me know when you're done with work, and we'll meet." 📳
Upon reading it, Anisa replied without any delay. "Let's meet at 4:00 PM at the café near the studio."
A little later, he had sent a thumbs-up emoji. With about an hour left, Anisa refocused on her remaining tasks. 👍
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Leaving the studio at 4:00 PM, Anisa arrived at the café around 4:05. "Hasan must be here. But how do I recognize him?" she wondered, scanning the clean, busy café.
At the same time, she called Hasan. The moment she said she had arrived, Hasan, seated at a table, saw her near the entrance and waved. She walked over slowly. 🕵🏻
Hasan stood up from his seat and extended his hand to her. As she shook it, Anisa's eyes naturally studied his appearance.
"He's taller than both Zayan and Yugh… but just as sturdy," she thought to herself. 😎
His height meant Anisa had to look up to meet his gaze. He was dressed in a white long-sleeved shirt and light blue denim jeans. Standing near him, she could also smell the crisp perfume he wore.
Breaking the slightly prolonged silence, Hasan finally began the conversation. 🤵🏻
"You… are more beautiful than I imagined. Like a porcelain doll," he said, looking directly at Anisa.
Though his words made her feel a bit shy, she replied with a gentle smile, "Thank you."
At that moment, the waiter arrived to take their order. After asking Anisa, Hasan ordered two vanilla ice creams. 🍦