Rosette entered back to the hostel and spotted the couple at the bottom of the stair.
Joven was pulling their carry-on luggage with a backpack on his back. While Clarisse was carrying the smaller ones.
Rosette quickened her steps and approached them. "You are leaving now?" she asked. Her heart immediately felt empty.
"I'll go first, hon. I'll leave you two to talk a bit." Joven kissed the cheek of Clarisse before bidding farewell to her.
She nodded at Joven and did the same.
When Joven left, Clarisse put the bags down, smiled tenderly and took her hand. "I'm sorry about yesterday, Rosette. I really am. I know it was not your fault," she said in her most apologetic tone.
"Let's forget about it, sis. I understand that you are just shock from what happened. We all are." Rosette affectio
