Her heart skips a beat as he tells her about his mystic eyes. Part of her wants to believe him, but another part is still unsure. "I-I don't know what to say," she whispers, looking down at the table. "I've never had anyone... feel like this for me before."

There's a long pause as they both contemplate their feelings. Finally, Ophelia lifts her gaze to meet Abhi's eyes once more. "

She nods slowly, understanding dawning on her face. "I think... maybe we could try," she says hesitantly. "Maybe we could see where this goes. As long as you promise not to hurt me or anything." She pauses, searching his eyes for any sign of deception. "And I'll try to be honest with you too."

There's a weight that seems to lift from her chest as she says the words, and for the first time in a long while, she feels hopeful about the future.