  I couldn't be happier with what just happened today. Finally, a confirmation that I wasn't the only one feeling a certain way whenever I'm with Laura. All this time, I've been battling with my demons, thinking that for her to feel the same way is impossible. Now, I don't have to worry too much over it, knowing we have mutual feelings.
  In honor of my achievement today, I've decided to celebrate my happiness over tea while enjoying some peace in the garden. However, the silence was interrupted when someone spoke from behind me, &quot;Robert.&quot;
  I turned around and saw James walking towards me. I don't want anything to ruin my peace any further so I'm keeping all of my thoughts inside me and have an attempt at a decent conversation with him.
  &quot;James,&quot; I greeted, standing up as I put my cup down on the table beside me.
  &quot;Please, sit down. There's no need for formal 

  James caught a big fish during our fishing trip and Mother decided that the best way to celebrate his catch is to have the fish for dinner. It was surprising enough to please all four of us and the way the fish was cooked: amazing.
  &quot;They shouldn't thank me. They should thank Robert,&quot; James said, looking in my direction.
  I stopped with my actions, looking at all of them with wide eyes. &quot;My apologies, my mind was somewhere else when I heard my name.&quot;
  James chuckled and put a hand on my shoulder. &quot;I sent the proposal you approved to the orphanage and Elizabeth said that they were very pleased with the decision,&quot; James explained.
  My brows furrowed as I felt even more baffled by what James just told me. Approved proposal? He hated that decision. He said it's not right to send it back to the orphanage. How come he's all of a sudden telling me that the or

  &quot;Is there something wrong, Robert? You've been quiet,&quot; she asked.
  I simply shook my head, faking a smile as hard as I could.
  &quot;If you say so. I have to get back to work,&quot; she replied. &quot;I'll send Grandpa Ben outside to hand you that herbal medicine he mentioned a while ago.&quot;
  She began to walk towards the bakery when I blurted out, &quot;Do you even feel the same way as I do?&quot;
  My sudden question stopped her from walking. She slowly turned around, baffled. &quot;What?&quot;
  &quot;I've told you many times about how I feel whenever we're together,&quot; I replied, standing still. &quot;The last time I was here, you simply giggled. Today, your answer... I couldn't tell if it was just vague or you don't feel the same about me.&quot;
  &quot;I thought my actions were answers already to what you said,&quot; she answered, her eyes widened with shock.
 

I couldn't be happier with what just happened today. Finally, a confirmation that I wasn't the only one feeling a certain way whenever I'm with Laura. All this time, I've been battling with my demons, thinking that for her to feel the same way is impossible. Now, I don't have to worry too much over it, knowing we have mutual feelings.
  In honor of my achievement today, I've decided to celebrate my happiness over tea while enjoying some peace in the garden. However, the silence was interrupted when someone spoke from behind me, &quot;Robert.&quot;
  I turned around and saw James walking towards me. I don't want anything to ruin my peace any further so I'm keeping all of my thoughts inside me and have an attempt at a decent conversation with him.
  &quot;James,&quot; I greeted, standing up as I put my cup down on the table beside me.
  &quot;Please, sit down. There's no need for formal ceremonies,&quot; James stopped me, putting one hand in front of him and the other behind his back

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