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• The Convenient Valentine   18

  Lucas dropped Haven off at her office building and drove towards his house to have a quick shower and change of clothes before going to his workplace. He felt full at heart for some reason. He wondered if it was because of the good night’s sleep or was it because he had been having a hearty breakfast for two continuous days or was Haven alone that was making him feel full and complete.He unlocked his house door and entered. He looked around the place only to find it a little untidy. He had not stayed back at his home for two nights and it was already messy. He suddenly remembered Haven’s words before she exited the car at her workplace, Bring some spare clothes if you are staying back at my place again. Uninte

• The Convenient Valentine   17

  “What are we buying?” Haven asked Olivia when they reached the mall. Olivia had recently moved into a new home and still had tons of things to unpack and do a makeover to the place. She wanted to buy some new stuff, so she had dragged Haven along with her to shop for them after the office hours.“Two sets of quilts and comforters, Table clothes, artificial plants and grass, candle holders and three lanterns and also a portable table and…,” Olivia named a few and tried to remember more.“You will remember more when you look around,” Haven said making Olivia

• The Convenient Valentine   16

  Sunlight peeped into Haven’s room. She stirred in her bed and felt a pair of hands holding close enough to his heart. Suddenly reality hit her. She turned around in a swift and saw Lucas. He was peacefully asleep in her bed, holding her close to him. Now that she had some time and Lucas was asleep, she spent her time to trace her finger tip on Lucas’ face and inspect him thoroughly. She noticed that he had a small mark on his jaw and a few scratch marks on his face, right below his left eye. She wondered how did he get them.“If you are done scanning my face, please let me know,” Lucas said, his eyes still closed.

• The Convenient Valentine   15

  When Haven realized they had reached her home, she looked at Lucas and thought if she should invite him. After two thoughts, she spoke, “Do you want to come in?”“Yes. I have fallen for you,” he whispered the last word.“Huh?” She was sure that she had heard him correctly.“I have fallen for your food. I hope you will feed me some,” he rubbed his stomach with his hands to explain with actions.

• The Convenient Valentine   14

  “Is he the guy who left your house this morning?” Haven heard Olivia’s voice from behind.Haven had totally forgotten that she was still at the office and Lucas had visited him here.She closed her eyes and held the edge of her skirt tightly. She can swear she heard Lucas and Olivia snort at her action.She slowly turned to Olivia and smiled, “He is Lucas. My..”

• The Convenient Valentine   13

  Haven knocked on her boss, Ms. Harris’ cabin door. She was asked to meet her boss by the assistant.“Come in,” Haven heard from inside. She opened the door inwardly and entered the cabin.Ms. Harris was a very well organized person. Her work table had no hint of dirt and no personal things except for her mobile phone.“Please have a seat, Haven,” Ms. Harris pointed the chair in front of her desk. Haven nodded and did as she was told.