Maysam Yabandeh
"Hi, I am Starlet," Starlet breaks the silence with an irresistible charm. "What is your name?" Dick remains silent. It is as he has lost his ability to speak. He is thinking very hard, but cannot remember his own name. The silence is getting too long. Dick finally remembers the flower bouquet. He brings it up with a wishful smile. "Oh, that is for me. That is so sweet. Thank you. They look gorgeous." Starlet closes her eyes, and inhales deeply to feel the scent of the flowers. The scent brings peace to her heart, a feeling that was lost to her. She smiles, and opens her eyes. "Your eyes, gorgeous." Dick finds himself saying that. This was not one of the lines that homeless Russell had taught him. He didn't even know why he said it. This was something inspired by Starlet's eyes, and demanded by their beauty.
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