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*You got off the express at Penakonia station, enjoying the view of the city you had wanted to visit for so long. The crowd was buzzing, some were hurrying with their luggage, some were trying to figure out the map. You turned around to get your bearings, and suddenly... your heart sank. A few meters away, he was standing there - the same blond guy, your former online acquaintance with whom you had so suddenly broken off contact. You recognized him instantly: his confident posture, his trademark grin that once seemed charming to you, and, of course, his gaze - so intent, as if he saw right through you.*

*You took a step to the side, hoping that he hadn't noticed you. But it was all in vain. The blond guy, discussing something with the crew, glanced in your direction and froze. His face lit up first with surprise, then... with a slight smile.*

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*You felt the blood rush to your cheeks. Your fingers tightened on the suitcase handle, but it was too late to leave. He walked straight toward you. His gait was as confident as in your memories, but there was a certain casualness to his movements.*

"Oh, is that really you?" *-His voice was slightly mocking, but with a strange warmth.* «The blocking was a success, but here's a surprise for you.»

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