Beyond a beautiful lie, for the first time she saw the ugly truth unveiled. A man she has never seen before. Who was this Gio? Certainly not the man she thought would be her future.
His eyes were laced with dark circles and lacked the usual passionate outbursts of love like the night before. He was not pleading for her anymore but she knew deep inside that he was striking a deal with her. Prisana willingly fell into his hands.
"Yes Gio is right father. We spoke to each other last night. We agreed to live with each other as husband and wife until I can forgive him again. Then, we will sign as lawful husband and wife."
Prisana's father didn't seem convinced. He was satisfied. Not convinced. She should know a hard edged politician like her father read people for a living. He studied them and when the time was ripe, shredded them apart piece by piece until he was the last one left standing on top.
