After two days of traveling, the group arrived at the center-point of the desert. As was expected, from where they currently were, not a soul could be seen within the sandy lands.
At the time, dusk was setting in soon so they decided to make a stop at a shelter that was half-broken. Thankfully, it was still nice enough for them to stay the night.
“I wonder how that man’s doing… Do you think he headed back to town…?” muttered Giya as she sat next to the fireplace, thinking about the man who had saved her.
“I doubt it. He just doesn’t seem to be that kind of guy! The way he presents himself, he’s both mature and reliable! Actually, hold on… Why do you keep thinking about him anyway? Didn’t you say that you loved Gerald…? Could it be that you’re obsessing over him because he both looks like, and reminds you of Gerald…?” replied Meredith in a rather displeased tone. The way she said it, it was as though Meredith could see through Giya.
“What? No! I’m just worried since he did save our lives after all! Besides, aren’t you constantly thinking about him too, Meredith?” said Giya with a smile.
“Well I do admit that I like mature people… He certainly fits the bill in that department! What more, his eyes suggest that countless stories lay hidden behind them… He’s the exact kind of mysterious boyfriend that I’d love to have!” replied Meredith without a doubt.
“Is… that an indirect way of saying you like him…?” asked Giya, her curiosity piqued.
“Well… I don’t know, alright? Maybe… I mean I just can’t stop thinking about him! I really want to meet him again, you know?” replied Meredith as she cupped her hands on her cheeks while looking up into the sky.
Hearing that, Giya looked up at the sky in silence as well.
‘Same here… I really want to meet him again too!’ Giya thought to herself.
A brief moment later, Wynn walked over to them before saying, “Giya? Meredith? What are both of you doing? Here, have some hot water. Once the sun sets, things are going to get super chilly here!”
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