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manila1
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His hold on her changed from tightened to relaxed, and he pulled away a little so that he could see her face. A hand went under her chin in order to stop het from trying to hide her face one more. "Stop hiding from me," he told her; regaining his calm composure once again. "I don't like it when you do that." He paused, using that time to wipe her tears with his thumb. "I don't want you to meet these people either, Kieara, but you have to." He shook his head to stop any protesting. "If you don't your father will really upset with you, and will probably choose the first man he deems fit for you. These won't be the only candidates that will come. So, I propose that you do what ever is needed to prolong this. Make your father think that you are determined to find the right guy... But don't make it seem like you are absolutely against the idea of this arranged marriage. If you don't do this..." He trailed off. "How about we turn it into a game? Let's find out just how many lame things these guys will say to you and the winner gets whatever sweet they want? Deal?"