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"Why don't you stay??" Nicole said.

"Huhh?" Victor asked with an eyebrow raised.

"I already had my breakfast and this will be too much for me. Why don't you help me finish this food and then go back?" Nicole asked in a sheepish manner, though internally she had wanted to sound strong and bold.

"Sure no problem." Victor replied before taking slow steps towards the table and ultimately settling down on the chair that was facing Nicole.

Both of them ate little in an awkward silence, making both of them uncomfortable with each passing minute.

"So how are your parents doing now?" Finally Victor decided to break the silence.

"They are doing good." Nicole said while nodding her head.

"Are they still pressuring you about marriage?" Victor asked another question, a question which was most probably the reason for all the misunderstanding created between them.