The next thing Nika knew, she was enveloped in a tight, bone breaking, life-squeezing kind of hug.
Sa gulat niya ay hindi siya nakakilos agad para yumakap pabalik. Saglit na nasa ere lang ang dalawa niyang mga kamay before they found their way to Troy's back, returning his embrace.
She couldn't believe it. Five years and she just got the warmest welcome from Troy. Galing kay Troy na hindi niya inexpect na dadatnan niya sa bahay pagdating niya.
Gusto niyang maiyak pero sa halip ay isang malaki at masayang ngiti ang ipinaskil niya sa kanyang mga labi.
"You're really here, Nika!" Kumalas ng yakap si Troy sa kanya pero ang mga kamay nito, nasa magkabila niyang braso. His eyes were dancing with undeniable happiness and a bit of disbelief.
"Yeah!" Nasabi lang niya. She was still overwh
