“You’re here.” The disbelief and relief in Aris voice is evident nang makita ang parating na si Joeuanna. “You’re really here…” He trailed habang pinapasadahan siya ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa. Ni hindi ito nakapaghintay na makapasok siya sa loob ng convenience store. Lumabas ito, bitbit sa isang kamay attaché case. Joeuanna smiled. Aris is really good for her ego. Who doesn’t like the kind of open admiration this smart attorney can give? If only he’s not as wicked as she know him to be… Sa naisip ay nawala ang ngiti sa labi ni Joeuanna. Aris was quick to notice that. “What’s wrong?” may pag-aalalang tanong nito. She blinked a couple of times before shaking her head. When Aris extended his hand to touch her, wala sa loob na napahakbang siya paurong. Her hands rising as if to defend

