Helsinki, Finland [3]

I looked without even batting an eye at Helsinki from the ferry that took us home from wandering around Suomenlinna. Helsinki looks amazing when dusk falls and the city lights come on. The buildings around Kauppatori turned golden yellow from the light, right behind the building stood the dashing Helsinki Cathedral.

The neo-classical building is the epitome of the entire city of Helsinki, dazzling with fluorescent lights, adorned with a large green dome, and four small domes at each corner.

"How long are we going to stay in Helsinki?" I asked as I quickened my pace, matching Valter's walking speed.

"I have to stay here this week, I really want to take you to see Espo and Rovaniemi, but I have to finish up on some of my work first." Explained Valter "Do you have any other agenda? Or getting bored of being here."

"It's not that, I thought if we were a little longer, I'd take a class or an art course while waiting."

"Great idea Jade, Europe has a lot to offer you, its long history is rich in appreciation for music, painting, theater, culinary delights and more."

"Do you have any ideas?" I asked.

"You can take pottery-making, painting, dance or even poetry classes in a Croquis club"continued Valter.

"What is that?" I asked, not understanding.

"Croquis is a night class club where you hone your artistic skills, such as learning to sketch naked men or women, as a basic starting point for fashion design." said Valter.

"Why are they naked? It's porn," I chuckled.

"Jade, you have to start to understand, you are in Europe not in Asia, for Europe, the human body is a work of art, 'nudity' for Europeans is not something that is disgusting, depending on which way you look at it."

"That is why most sculptures, mozaics and works of art are mostly displayed naked, not for pornographic exploitation, or for vulgarity but that is how a human figure is created, the masterpiece of the creator in its true form," he explained at length, before we entered the apartment lobby.

"Hi, Valter. I've been waiting for you in the lobby for almost an hour." Alla got up from a chair in the apartment lobby.

This seductive woman came again, making my mood change instantly.

"I'm busy with my fiancé Alla" Alla looked surprised by Valter's words.

"I really do not accept you are dating this woman." Alla glared at me looking at me from toe to head.

"You have no right to control my affairs." Valter replied loudly, Valter took my hand and pulled me to follow him, I walked into the elevator.

"So now I have a collection of haters in this city after escaping from a stalker in Russia," I said with a sigh.

"Don't worry Jade, she's a crazy woman who's obsessed about me," Valter continued.

"On what basis?"

"Maybe, money. I do not know for sure, for sure I do not care," said Valter again.

"Are you rich?" I asked again.

"Well, maybe not a sprinkling of treasures. But I'm the ticket for her to live a decent life in Germany or in France. Most Russian women do that, they see European Men as a ticket to freedom."

"How interesting Valter, that's a social behavior I don't know."

"But why do that? Isn't Russia quite comfortable to live in?" I asked at length.

"Its different than what you saw Jade. Until now the rules inside the Russian state are so strict, for the rich Russian people it will not be a problem, but what about those who live in poverty? They will race to climb social status in order to gain freedom outside. They have enough capital for that, most of them have pretty looks which make a strong attraction for men with capital." He continued.

I chuckled at that. "How about me, wouldn't you be afraid if I saw you as a ticket?" I replied seductively.

Valter approached me and hugged me tightly, "I like you Jade, from the first moment I saw you" he whispered.

I stepped out og Valter's hug and looked into his eyes.

"Then, why don't you ever kiss me." I asked.

"I'll only kiss you when you're ready" while bringing his face and lips closer, I felt the soft kiss of Valter.

Beautiful first kiss, I feel a warm feeling there. I hugged him tight. "Thanks for everything, Valter." I whispered.

Damn... I woke up late again. I didn't have time to say goodbye when Valter went to work, today I plan to clear up my office job, join one of the art clubs, and take a little walk around the city.

[I'm sorry, I didn't wake up when you left for work, I was too busy having sweet dreams after getting your deadly kiss. ]

Valter

[There's nothing to be forgiven for. Your message makes me want to go back to the apartment right away. by the way, have a good class today. have Fun]

The sound of the door startled me, I rushed towards the front door to meet Valter, all day I haven't seen the look on his face, there is homesickness there.

"Hi Jade." said Valter walking towards me, kissing my cheek, walking into the apartment.

"Hi Valter. " I followed Valter to the livingroom.

"How have you been all day?" Asked Valter, taking off his jacket.

"I took a pottery class, and it was very, very fun," I said excitedly.

"I'm glad to hear that, what did you make?" Valter said from the bathroom while continuing to chat.

"I made a vase and an ashtray today." I said cheerfully "the clay is so soft, so exciting."

"That's good for your creativity." Valter came out of the bathroom naked and casually changed clothes in front of me.

"Valter what are you doing" I said with an angry expression, throwing a pillow at him and then went to the living room.

I'm sorry, Jade." Valter followed me into the living room and sat beside me. his face turned serious.

"I'm glad you enjoyed your class today, and maybe you've found some new friends there. But... I don't know whether this is good news or not... My job requires me to return to Germany the day after tomorrow, I hope you will come home with me. I don't want to leave you alone here."

Valter's guilty face appeared.

"I know you are starting to feel at home in this city, and also we haven't had the chance to visit several places here yet," he added.

"It doesn't matter to me, Valter, I'll be happy to follow you whereever you go. Besides, I'll meet Yura and Mia there." I said again.

"Tomorrow is my last day here, I will maximize all my time to know this city. There are several places that I have not visited yet," I added again.

"I would love to accompany you, but ... I have to work."

"It doesn't matter to me, Valter" I said with a smile.

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