A Transparent Scheme

"He's pretty shy, isn't he?" Maya remarked.

"Yeah, he is," Clara nodded as she walked toward the office building.

Maya followed her, seemingly casually asking, "Clara, are you free tonight? I'd love to take you out for dinner, and maybe I can get to know more about your cousin."

Maya paused at just the right moment, her cheeks flushing pink as she looked down, a look of innocence like a girl with