“Patrick?"
"Don't hang up, please," Patrick said, almost pleading.
“I actually wanted to call you. We need to talk." Cyd replied.
“When? I can see you tomorrow."
"No, please. Can you give me some time? My friends are visiting from Manila. It's their first time in Brunei, and I don't want them involved in my issues. So, if it's not too much to ask, can you let me spend the next couple of weeks with them? I don't want to receive calls from anyone here regarding you or anything about us. I just want to enjoy them. Please."
“Two weeks is a long time."
“I know." Cyd said aloud but told herself that two weeks could actually feel like forever.
"I'll wait," Patrick said resignedly.
"Thank you, Patrick. It means a lot to me."
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Cyd was standing at the viewing area, waving
