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They soon reached the carnival place and it was so colourful and beautiful to look at.
Liam went straight to get the tickets first and they made their way in.
"Where to begin??" Zada asked looking around.
"It's your call, my lady" Liam said with an exaggerated British accent.
"You are being awfully nice, Fredrick. It's kind of creepy." Zada said narrowing her eyes earning one of his trademark smirk in return.
"Do you practise daily in front of the mirror to make your smirk perfect??" She asked sarcastically.
"Aww... You think my smirk is perfect?? How cute honey," he said with a cheeky smile.
And he is back.
They walked around a bit and stopped in front of the hoopla game stall.
"Mirrie. Choose whatever gift you want. Liam Fredrick at your service," he said with a mock bow.
"You are so confident about winning??" She asked crossing her arms across her chest.
"I am the university basketball team captain for a reason, Mirrie."
"Okay. I would like that stuffed puppy," she said pointing at a cute little stuffed toy in the middle row.
"I thought you would ask for that teddy bear. Aren't all girls supposed to be fond of teddies??" He asked making her roll her eyes.
"I hate to say this cliche dialogue, but Fredrick, I am not like all girls."
"Okay. Puppy it is," he said and paid the vendor money and he handed over three light weighted rings.
He perfectly lands the three rings right around three bottles and turns to her with a smirk.
The vendor handed over the puppy to him.
"A token to remember our first date, Mirrie," he said and he handed over the puppy to her and a smile broke out on her face.
What makes you think that I need a token to remember tonight, Liam?
"Now it's my turn. Choose what would you like to have, Liam," she asked.
"You want to play?? You know how to??" He asked in a surprised tone.
Zada raised an eyebrow at him.
"Why?? Do you have the patent rights on hoopla game?"
"Uh... Okay. It's your call. It's okay even if you don't win, Mirrie," he said softly.
She took out money from her pocket and was about to pay when he held her hands.
"I took you out on a date, Mirrie, it's on me."
"I can pay for myself, Liam."
"So can I. Next time I will let you pay," he said.
Next time?? He wants to go on another date with her?
Liam took advantage of her momentary distraction and paid the man.
"Okay.. Here you go."
And with three perfect shots she won.
She turned around grinning only to see Liam gaping at her.
"You are an expert??"
"I grew up with three boys in the house Fredrick. When or where they aim the ball at me is always a mystery. I had to be alert all the time. So I am pretty good and throwing and catching."
"Wah"
"And my papa gave me special training in hoopla. I was ten at that time and we all went to the carnival one day. My brothers won it easily and I couldn't. I cried the whole night and papa took me there alone the next day and he taught me how to play. He paid the vendor and rented the stall for two hours straight until I learned how to," she said smiling remembering that day with her father.
"So, you are papa's little princess"
"Two hundred percent."
"Ah. So I can expect your father too along with your brothers anytime at my doorstep, huh? For taking his little girl on a date??"
"Expect my elder uncle too. Younger uncle is very cool. He would even give me tips on dating," she said laughing.
"Seems like you have a very close knit family."
"Very much."
They continued walking around eating snacks and playing games.
Liam was on his fifth cotton candy now.
"You love cotton candies??" She asked in fascination.
"What?? No!! Absolutely no!" He said in horror.
What's with boys and acting all cool and macho??
"Your secret is safe with me bad-boy," she said and it was her turn to smirk.
"Shut up," he said and an embarrassed colour fled to his cheeks.
"Aww.. Is the university bad boy blushing??" She teased.
"There, look. Isn't that wonderful," he asked, pointing something at a distance in an obvious attempt to change the subject and she decided to let it go.
"Liam. Do you believe in fortune telling??" She asked as she saw a woman sitting with eyes closed in front of a crystal ball.
"No. I make my own destiny," he said in attitude.
Zada rolled her eyes.
Typical Liam Fredrick response!
"I am going to try it," she said walking towards the lady.
"I am going to answer only one question. So think before asking," the lady said without even opening her eyes.
"Are you insane? This is all fraud to extract money from crazy people." Liam said coming near her.
"Shut up. You are going to offend her. I only have one chance," she said and placed the money in front of the lady.
"Ask away," the lady said.
Before she even opened her mouth Liam beat her to it.
"When is she going to lose her virginity??" Liam asked.
What the bloody hell!
Zada turned around and gaped at Liam who was grinning at her.
"Are you crazy?" she yelled at him.
"Within six months." The lady said, still her eyes closed.
"What?" Zada asked in horror.
"You.. You!! I hate you. How could you ask that? Now you place your money and I will ask the question," she said glaring at him.
"Not happening babes."
Zada huffed and walked away.
"Hey Mirrie! Stop. Okay!! I shouldn't have asked her that!!"
"Yes. You shouldn't have."
"I should have asked who you are going to lose your virginity to," he said and laughed out aloud when she hit him on his arms.
"I hate you. Do you hear me Fredrick, I hate you!!"
"Aww. I know you love me sweetheart."
"What makes you think that I am a virgin??" She asked angrily and Liam gaped at her.