Maria's face was the first one who welcomed me and seeing the strange presence of Hudson beside me, she gave me a confused frown. "He's a friend," I told her and without a word, she gave me a nod. Brian came running out of the living room and the words I heard from him came out like a shock. "Nari's back, is she? I told you, mom. She'll--" Brian stopped midway when he finally noticed me at the door and paused. He was slightly surprised to even spot me as he slowly moved beside Maria. "Nari's not here?" I quickly directed the question to Maria. And before she even replied, the worried glance she gave already answered everything. I mentally cursed. What in the world is happening now? "I'll call someone," I heard Hudson told me this, completely getting a clue about the situation. I only g

