Ace had been observing Maya for a while, and she couldn't help but feel drawn to him. "I have been observing you for quite a while now," Ace said, his eyes locked on hers. Maya's heart skipped a beat as she wondered if he was developing feelings for her.
Ace continued, "You look pretty, especially when you smile. Your eyes are as shining as stars, you know." Maya's face flushed with pleasure, but Ace's thoughts were far from sincere. He thought to himself, "Girls like this are seriously cheap."
Meanwhile, Maya was lost in her own thoughts, wondering if Ace had started liking her. She felt happy and excited at the prospect, but her feelings were short-lived. Ace's expression turned serious, and he said, "Oh, I forgot something in my drawer. Let's go get it."