Shannara chased after Veon and then embraced him, making Veon stop in his tracks. He held Shannara's arms, as if to signal her of letting go, but Shannara shook her head on Veon's back as a protest and then spoke.
"I have always loved you, Veon. I was sad when I left Baguio but you made me happy when you gave me a lucky charm. I always thought of going back just to see you. I always thought of you being mine but I was recently dismayed to know that your heart is now in somebody else's hand."
"Shan—"
"You love Sheloah, right?"
This question made Veon's ears red and it irritated him so he aggressively removed Shannara's arms around his waist, making her wince.
"Why do you guys keep saying that I like her?"
Veon was now irritated by this point. He was sick and tired of people saying that he loved Sheloah.
Shannara looked down, avoiding his angry stare.
"You worry about her too much. Isn't that love?"
