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"Welcome to my home?" Listan says resting down his keys.

"Thanks." she stands awkwardly waiting on him.

He leads you through the hallway into a stunning living room with marble floors and fine art on the walls and sulptures nearby. It was elegant and sophisticated " Do you want something to eat?"

"Thank you." Toya said humbly.

"Come." He said turning towards the kitchen.

Again the room was amazing,  with state-of-the-art appliances and a large island in the center. He smiles at you. 'What would you like to eat?"

"You have a beautiful home."

Listan smiles at her compliment. 'Thank you. I've put a lot of time and effort into making it perfect for me. But......I think you've probably figured out by now that I'm not the typical person.'

"Do you need help?" Toya felt awkward just standing there watching him prepare something for them to eat. Listan was presently setting out some plates and wine glasses.

"No I can manage, but you can tell me what you want to eat."

"What do you have?" Toya asked and he chuckled while she came close peering into the fridge when he opened it.

Listan pulled out a selection of different dishes. 'I have everything from pasta to steak. I also have some wine, if you'd like some."

Is there anything else?" Her brows furrowed a bit."

Listan pauses, his expression becoming thoughtful. "I could make you something if you'd like. I'm quite the chef. What are you in the mood for?"

"No, I don't  want you to go out of your way for me."

His thick, full lips turned up into a smile. "Don't worry, it's no trouble." He said his tone gentle

"Don't  cook anything Listan. Do you have like bread and..?"

He nods pulling out a bag of bread, bagels, croissants with a raised brow watching her. "There's cheesepaste, eggs, ham, sausage, tomatoes, grapes, and bananas." Listan said calling out a few more items.

" Sorry to be picky but I don't  eat  meat, I'm  a vegan. So I'll  just take a bagel with some tomatoes, grapes and a banana thanks."

His eyebrows raise in surprise. "You're a vegan? But......why?"

Listan handed her a plate with what she asked for.

"Why?" Toya repeated, watching him grab up a few cheese filled croissants and followed him to the living room.

He sits down on the couch, taking a bite of his croissant. He glances at you, his expression curious. "I'm just curious. Most people who are vegan have a reason for doing it, right?"

"You're  right." Toya sits opposite him and begins eating. " I grew up on a farm with cows chickens goats and every animal you can think of. Some of them were my pets and I can't  see myself eating meat now."

He nods, listening intently as she verbalized her passion for animals, his eyes dark and smouldering, lingering on her mouth. It was clear that she cared deeply about them. "That's admirable. I'm glad you have such a strong sense of compassion."

"Listan the animals to be slaughtered live in such inhumane conditions." Her voice broke. "It's  just a pain filled journey for them to become food."

He watches her with a sympathetic expression, his eyes still smothering, trailing over her pretty, delicate face. Not wanting to miss a single expression. She captivated him. Listan  could see how much this subject meant to her. It was clear that she had a deep connection to animals, and he respects that. 'I understand. It's not a pleasant thought, is it?'

"It's  not." Toya finshed eating and set the plate on the table and her pulse picked up when he came and sat next to her.

He noticed her nervousness, but doesn't comment on it. Instead, he leans in slightly, his voice soft and gentle. "I want to kiss you?'

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