"Nixie, what do you want me to do to let this go? Tell me, I'll do anything you ask." River’s voice was gentle, soft, just like before.Inabot nito ang kamay ng dalaga, pilit na binabalewala ang panay na paghila niya sa kanyang kamay. He held her tight, his fingers firmly clasped around hers."Do you remember why Director Dean gave you this name? Sabi mo noon, Director Dean wanted you to have a future... and I'm doing the same for our future."Nixie's mother, the director, made sure to give each child a beautiful name. Nixie’s original name was “Nyx,” which means night.River was the one who told her all of this back when he accompanied her to the orphanage.Naaalala pa niya kung paano ngumiti si River noon bago nagsalita. "Nixie, your name carries the world's most beautiful wishes; you will definitely have a bright future."The contrast between the past and the present was just too stark. Biglang sumikip ang dibdib ni Nixie.River continued to persuade her, his voice dripping with de
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