Czarina thanked all the Gods in heaven that when she got home, her grandmother just reminded her to tell beforehand if she will be going home late. And just like what Carlos said in his text message, he was waiting for her at the basketball court. Carlos had a dark expression as soon as she got out of the car. She even had to tell Hector not to get out of the vehicle when he attempted to open the door to avoid any commotion.
Hector understandingly nodded and smiled at her. She hurriedly got off and went to Carlos, who was just standing a few feet from the car. Czarina didn’t have the chance to say goodbye because the moment she stepped her feet on the ground, Carlos immediately grabbed her hand and started to pull her away from Hector’s car.
Carlos was so quiet even after they were alrea
