Later Novel Mga Nobela at Kwento

I got to the second floor and ran into him at the corner. Lawrence was leaning on the wall, playing with his lighter. He puffed a ring of smoke, but I stood in my place. I did not pounce at him like the old me would. He arched an eyebrow. This was not what he was used to, but he seemed happy about it. "So, you really have learned your place, Yvonne." Lawrence tucked his lighter away and closed in on me. The stench of tobacco was taking over the air around me. It choked me, and I scrambled backward. Lawrence stopped in his tracks and did not go any further.