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"Just treat me as you usually do. I am not used to your nice behaviour.

" Kizy said.

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"Is your brain working fine? You don't want people to treat you nicely?

" Markus said, looking back towards the road.

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"No. Just that I am not used to you being nice to me. Just treat me as you usually do.

" Kizy said.

nAnd this made Markus angry. He was trying so hard to please her, thinking that if both of them would stop fighting and arguing, they could lead a happy life.

nBut Kizy wasn't appreciating his kindness. He himself knew how much effort was needed to behave nice with someone who has always fought with you.

nThus the rest of the ride was silent, with Markus being angry and not talking, and Kizy not thinking to speak anything.

nIt wasn't that she minded Markus being nice to her, but more importantly she wanted him to be true and candid with her.

nMarkus calling her stupid, idiot or other names, pointing out her faults in everysingle thing was his usual behaviour.

nBut today he didn't utter even a single word when she had gone out yesterday. And she knew that it must have taken him a lot of effort to find and then take her back, as she knew what kind of mess she was once she would be drunk.

nEven if it was her birthday, Markus wasn't the type who would forgive her. And though he had said that he wouldn't be punishing her, Kizy knew that Markus would have at least lectured her normally.

nBut he was behaving as if something good happened which was not the case. Therefore she wanted Markus to behave honestly with her.

nIt took them almost one hour to reach their destination - An amusement park.

nAnd instantly all the negative emotions Kizy had been feeling for the entire ride was gone. Because not only had Markus brought her to the amusement park, all the kids from her regular orphanage from C city were brought to the same park with her.

nPlus he had bought the tickets for one entire day, resulting in the kids with Kizy, Markus, Nicole and Joel being the only ones in the park, along with workers.

nShe went running towards the kids, immediately picking a little girl named Evie in her arms. The kids instantly surrounded her from all sides, calling her by her name directly.

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"Kizy we missed you.

" A six year old boy said.

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"Evie wants a hug.

" Another girl said in her cute voice.

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"Kizy ice cream.

" Another kid said pointing towards the ice cream seller.

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"Kizy, will you play with us?

" Another one asked.

nThis way Kizy ended up being taken up by those kids. The owner of the orphanage came near Markus.

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"Thank you for this trip. Our kids have never been away so far. And all of them love Kizy a lot. I had thought that this time Kizy won't be meeting them, but thanks to you. The kids look so happy.

" The owner said.

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"It's no big deal.

" Markus answered while looking towards Kizy who felt so happy by simply being accompanied by these kids.

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"This is what a person in love looks like.

" Nicole said while walking towards Markus, who didn't even notice her.

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"No. Not in love. I am angry.

" Markus said, his tone complaining.

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"Why are you angry now?

" Nicole asked, not knowing what had happened inside the car.

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"Kizy says she doesn't want me to be nice with her. She wants me to treat her normally. Can't she see how much effort I am taking to be good with her?

" Markus said angrily.

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"Wait. You took the literal meaning of my words?

" Nicole asked.

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"Yes. You asked me to be so nice with her that she will confess her feelings.

" Markus said and Nicole slapped her forehead.

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"It's not like that bro. Of course she will tell you to behave as usual. She had always seen you fight with her, mock her or hate her. And does the same with you.

nYou both are true to each other. If you like something, you will say that in a roundabout manner. But your truthfulness is what makes your relationship stable.

nNow if you were to change your behaviour suddenly, she is sure to feel uncomfortable around you. You are doing everything according to her will, instead of opposing her as you usually do.

" Nicole said.

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"What should I do then?

" Markus asked.

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"Behave as you would normally do. No need to say good things or always smile at her and be nice. Just be yourself.

" Nicole said.

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"But that's what I have been doing for all these years. Why would she suddenly start liking me or confess her feelings if I behave the same?

" Markus asked.

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"Because that's something you have to show through your gestures.

nFor example, if Kizy is unable to do something and comes seeking your help, what will be your first reaction?

" Nicole asked.

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"I will mock her for not being able to do it.

" Markus replied casually.

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"Exactly. That's what you have to do. But there's more to it.

" Nicole said.

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"What?

" Markus asked.

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"Even if you mock her, you have to do that thing for her.

" Nicole said.

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"Why though?

" Markus asked, not understanding what Nicole was trying to convey.

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"Look. You will scold her for not knowing how to do something. But after scolding, you are helping her out.

nInstead of directly helping her out, which you are doing right, you have to be as casual as you can and then help. Not giving her any clues about what you are thinking.

nAnd she would realize that though you might mock her, deep down, you care for her.

" Nicole said.

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"Will this work?

" Markus asked doubtfully.

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"Trust me. This would definitely work.

" Nicole said with her hand doing a thumbs up sign.

nMarkus nodded and went towards Kizy, who was busy playing with kids.

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"What do you want to play? I will let you play that ride.

" Markus said to all the children.

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"Let's go on a less dangerous ride. Or else children would be scared.

" Kizy suggested.

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"How about that?

" Markus asked.

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nHope you all are liking the recent plot. Do comment and let me know. Also I will be mass releasing 5 chapters next month for golden ranking above 170 this month. Have a great day!!

n- Kizy

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