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the book and breathed a sigh of relief as I sat back down. 
“I don’t know what you were reading in here, but I definitely didn’t write
that.”
    “Ahem…
check out the last page, Rose.”
    I
turned to the very last page to see his messy boy-writing all over it, with
words of adoration for himself and heart doodles.  “Oh, yuck.”  I said in
disgust. “You scribbled all over my book!”
    “Save
it.  You can probably sell it for millions one day,” he jested. “I am only
kidding, my dear.  Actually, there was one lyric in your book that really
struck me.  Apart from your bizarre bird metaphors, that is.  There was
something about how you can never become poor from giving.”
    “Yes,
I wrote that.  And I believe it.  Why do you care about it?”
    “It
just reminds me of something someone very dear to me would say.  It is very
beautiful,” he said softly.
    “Oh,
well, thank you.” I replied.  He actually sounded sincere.  “And thank you for
returning my book.  That means a lot to me… ummm… Rex?  Your Royal Heir ? 
What should I call you, exactly?”
    “Rex
shall suffice.  My first name is actually Rexford, but you can only call me
that when I have been a really naughty boy,” he grinned.
    I
rolled my eyes and smiled.  I wondered if he ever stopped with his boyish
antics.
    “Besides,
I am something far more important than an heir,” he continued.
    “And
what is that?” I challenged.  Talking to him was more like sparring or fencing,
but I could definitely keep up and keep him on his toes.
    “I
am a Virgo,” he said proudly.
    “Ohhh,
so that explains the quick wit, flirty nature, and… your big ego,” I quipped.
    “Oh,
is that right?  And what is your sign, if I may ask?”
    “Aquarius.”
    “Well
then, that explains your independence, creativity, and…” he paused for dramatic
effect. “Your stubbornness.”
    “My
stubbornness?  If I am so terrible, I must know – why are you following me and accidentally bumping into me all the time?”
    “I
told you, Rose.  Your singing is mesmerizing.  I was completely blown away that
night,” he said.  “Besides, I am intrigued by you.  You and your feisty
attitude.”
    It
all made since then.  He was interested in me because I wasn’t falling at his
feet.  As if I ever would!
    “You
barely know me,” I challenged.
    “That’s
all part of the mystery,” he replied.
    “Ah,
that is your problem.  You know, what people don’t know about someone, they
fill in with perfection.  Mystery can be dangerous.  I could be a psycho for
all you know.”
    “I
am willing to take that risk,” he winked.
    “Oh
my, you are spreading the charm on quite thickly, aren’t you?” I replied, in an
unimpressed tone.  He wasn’t going to break me down with his relentless
flirting.
    Just
then, we were interrupted by Babs who asked if we would like to order anything.
 She looked surprised to see me there with another boy.  She was probably happy
because that meant I wasn’t Derek’s girlfriend.  She didn’t recognize Rex; that
was for sure.  She really did only have eyes for Derek.  I was about to excuse
myself to leave, when Rex insisted that we share a pot of tea.  It was the
least I owed him, apparently.  I couldn’t really say no after he had saved my
lyric book, so I agreed to one cup of tea and a scone.
    “So
please, tell me all about yourself.  Seeing as you know all about me from the
articles you’ve read in gossip magazines.  You know that they always tell the
truth, right?” he said playfully.
    “Why,
of course.  The truth and nothing but the truth.” I laughed.  “Besides,
pictures can’t lie… and there have been a lot of pictures, Rex!”
    “Pictures
can definitely lie.  Anyway, the media has created an image of me that sells.  And
I, along with other members of my family, know how to put on a good show.  I
suppose there are worse things to be known for besides someone who knows how to
have a