Chapter 9

"It's funny. Among all people who can see my misery now, why you? Now I believe that fate is playful."

The woman looked away. Staring at the colorful lights of the establishments from the rooftop of the building where they are now. Puffy eyes with unhappy facial expressions.

"It's alright if you don't prefer to speak about your issue. Just let me accompany you no matter what your problem is."

He didn't know but since something happened between the two of them, he felt pity for the woman. He knows very well the feeling of being alone in life because he similarly grew up alone.

Romana gazed at him, "How much is the fee?" she asked pursued by soft laughter.

"It's free, as long as you don't cry. You're awful when you cry. Comes off like a cow being slaughtered," he answered back with a laugh.

"Is that so?" Romana lifted an eyebrow.

"Just kidding. You are though beautiful but you are more beautiful when you smile."

"Tsk! Flatterer!" she rolled her eyes.

He was pleased to see that he had pu