Mr. Joaquin

Coming back to the place that cursed me wasn't part of the plan but as a businessman faced the inevitable.

The familiar landmarks, once etched in the mind's eye with crystalline clarity, now bear the subtle marks of transformation, hinting at the passage of years and the subtle shifts that have reshaped the contours of the surroundings. The streets, once bustling with the echoes of shared memories and animated conversations, now resonate with a muted echo of the past, underscoring the inevitable changes that have taken place in the interim.

It's been ten years but I know the taint will always be there and it's not easy. Someday or somewhere we will eventually see each other again. If I can prevent that it's better.

Everyone has something to hide and ponder as they continue to live. When someone finds solace there's always someone behind fighting their abyss.

While Izzy found herself the paradise she must have her friend was starting to grable. Her happiness as well as a pin of torn