“Zofi, come here!” Natalie screamed.Zofi came out of her room. She couldn’t believe who she saw standing outside the door.“Billy! You’re back!” she screamed too.“Hey girls, are you excited to see me?” Billy asked.“Of course, we didn’t have comic relief while you were away. Come in,” Natalie said.“Wait. Are you allowed to be go around this building?” Zofi asked.“I’m not sure,” he said.“Where is your dad?” Zofi asked.Someone pressed the doorbell.“There he is,” he said.“Good evening, ladies. My boy escaped from me,” Paul said.“We missed him a lot here. How are you?” Zofi asked.“Not the best. This situation hit us badly but we have to carry on,” he said,“That’s so true. It’s unbelievable but we’ve got to believe that this situation is our present reality now,” Zofi said.“Are you two back?” Natalie asked.“Oh no. We are just here to do some paper works for the lease of our unit. It’s an additional source of income while the arcade is still indefinitely closed,” he sai

Billie’s phone is ringing but he’s not picking up. “Please, Billy. Pick up the phone. Talk to me,” Zofi said while shaking. in fear“Zofi, are you alright? Do you want me to stay in your room?” Natalie asked from outside her door.“Is the main door properly closed now?” Zofi asked from her room.“Yes. I checked all locks. We are both safe inside,” Natalie said.“Thanks, Natalie. Goodnight!” Zofi said.“Don’t hesitate to call me, okay?” Natalie last checked on her.The phone stopped ringing but Billie is unbothered in his sleep. Even his alarm couldn’t wake him up.“Billie! Billie!” Saatchi woke him up. She’s afraid that he's not moving.“Hey! What happened? Are you spotting again?” he asked as soon as he woke up.“No! Gosh, I was afraid that you weren’t waking up or moving at least,” she said. Her fear is evident on her face and tone of voice.Billie laughed after realizing what she meant.“Oh, please. I’m too young to die and I haven’t met my godson,” he said jokingly to

Zofi stands in front of the mall hesitant to do what she has in mind.She entered the place anyway and went directly to the cosmetics section. “Excuse me, can you assist me. I’m looking for the best and latest make ups,” she said to the first salesperson who greeted her.“May I refer you to him. He’s in charge of that section,” the salesperson said.“Him? That guy?” Zofi asked to clarify.“Yes. That guy,” the salesperson confirmed.“You don’t do make up?” Zofi asked.“I know hair. He knows make up,” the salesperson said.The section has the least number of customers present during the hour. It’s still early and buying cosmetics remain to be one of the least priorities for shoppers.“May I help you,” the male salesperson asked. “She said you’re the right person to ask for cosmetics,” Zofi said.“Yes, Miss. My name is Racket,” he said.Racket looks convincing with his clear skin, clean face, and neat clothing. “Is that your real name?” she asked.“Ah, I’m my father’s junior. Th

Zofi’s mood has changed for the better as she walks outside the mall. Her hair is perfectly done and it feels so good to see some guys giving her a glance.She just got the assurance that she wanted. She didn’t become ugly but she could use some brushing of hair. Her beauty can still captivate even someone who is an eye candy himself like Racket.Almost reaching her place, she saw Dewi getting inside a car, which may mean that Jiro is just around. But after the incident this morning, she doesn’t dread seeing any of them anymore. Instead, she wants to prove them that no one can intimidate her or make her feel inferior.She walked past the car without a care in the world. She feels beautiful ready to face anyone. Even the receptionist noticed the difference in her. "Ms. Zofi, you're looking better. Did you change your hairstyle?” she asked.“Thank you. I just had it brushed neatly,” Zofi said.“I remember you the first time you arrived here. You looked like that again or maybe

“Welcome back, my boy!” Uncle Bruce greeted Billie upon his arrival to their home.“Finally, I’m back! I can't wait to restart!” Billie said.“I know. We all know. It’s been one dramatic, traumatic, scary episode in my life that I want to erase in my head. Who would’ve thought you would be of the first victims of the virus and it happened while you’re in my care,” Uncle Bruce said.“The worst is over, Uncle. Let’s start forgetting about it. I’m now pumped up to pick up from where we left off in our business plans. But to be honest, we really haven't started anything,” Billie said.“Me too. Your father has been calling me almost everyday. Like us, they want to forget that ordeal you went through. Let's focus on something good like our business,” Uncle Bruce said.“Let talk about it now,” Billie said.“Take it easy. You just arrived. Let’s have a hearty dinner first,” Auntie Silvia suggested.“I can’t wait to start, Auntie. I thought I would be stuck in that situation forever