"I am sorry" Jerlina added seeing the twinge of disappointment on Samuel's face.
Pressing his lips Samuel shrugged hiding his disappointment. His father didn't ask him to ask her but he thought it would be nice to have them here. But it seems like they already have plans.ย
Next year, maybe..?
Jerlina turned to look at the entrance of the tunnel. "Ah," Jerlina muttered seeing Jeremy emerging out and she didn't have to think to walk towards him.
Her pace quickened and her lips curved to a smile seeing him. "Are you finished," she did a quick check on him to see if he is hurt anywhere. He was wearing a light blue shirt and there was no dirt on it. It made her relieved.ย
"Shall we rest a bit?" she asked but his eyes looked empty and his breathing seemed to be labored. "Joel?" she tried to hold his hand but as if he touched fire, he zipped his hand away from her. Jerlina noticed that the finger she accidentally grazed upon twitching a bit.
