"No. Lourd is just my friend."
She crossed her arms and examined me carefully. I was taken aback by the stares he made.
"Then why is he looking for you? Why are you here in Calicoan Island with him?"
One eyebrow is high and the posture is hard.
"He just took me with him because I had to study projects."
Automatically I explained even I didn't have to. She didn't seem convinced by what I said and didn't change her look. For a second, his face lit up again.
"Hmmm ... Okay!"
I almost wanted to think differently about him. The expression he shows me fluctuates even though there are only seconds between them. Lourd's assistant looked at me again so I bowed to let him know.
"I'm Lucy by the way."
She offered her hand and I accepted it.
"Cyreese."
Her eyes were
