The day seemed to pass by a lot slower, given Evan’s anxiety. The hours and minutes dragged on, and he found himself constantly looking at the clock.

Finally, it was the time of the meeting. Evan drove to The Passion at top speed. The lights inside glimmered seductively, adding to the lush atmosphere.

 
 

The interior was noisy and harsh-sounding, but Evan barely registered it. His handsome face remained impassive and calm, completely unresponsive to the din around him.

When he walked towards the specified booth, he noticed that there was a woman seated there.

Evan observed the woman’s back carefully as his brows furrowed in doubt. Her back was too thin, as it bore no resemblance to the person he was anticipating.

 

Perhaps it isn’t her after all?

 

His heart sank a little, but he was eager to find out anyway.

Evan then approached the booth and took his seat. After seeing the woman’s face clearly, the disappointment weighed heavily in his heart.

 

This woman was a complete stranger to him. “You asked to meet me?”

The woman nodded.

 

“What do you want?” asked Evan impatiently.

woman studied him before replying. “I wanted to see for myself.

Acolyte?

is this fellow acolyte of

smiled.

of Nicole’s name, she saw that Evan’s face lit up immediately. She had

a hint of worry clouding

not,”

“Where is she?”

want to see

“Why?”

stared at him pointedly, a sour look on her face.

Evan nodded. “Alright.”

Nicole in secret, he would be happy. Evan

 

had said. He is truly a handsome chap, and very eager to meet Nicole. We’ve been taking care of her for so long now. She is so affected by her hallucinations. I’ve lost count of the number of days we’ve been troubled by her illness. All those sleepless nights! He’s her husband, so asking him for a reward for our efforts doesn’t

You can meet her,

“Tell me.”

beat around the bush. The woman reached into her bag and

for the past two years. How are you going to thank me? I’ll let you decide. I’d prefer cash of course. Do you catch my

she meant. The woman

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