“How can you say that? You're genuine and honest. Just give it some time, and he'll see it," Alice encouraged.

Keilani bit her lip, blushing. She looked up and replied, "Really?"

"Absolutely! Haven't you noticed how many guys have had crushes on you since we were kids?"

Keilani felt a mix of shyness and joy.

"My cousin got fooled by a gold digger once. Lucky for him, his family caught on in time and warned him. That woman didn't get her way in the end." Alice gazed at Keilani, her words sincere.