Emerald and Carlos scoured the sea again, looking into every nook and crevice of every coral reef that they see. They were both in companionable silence. Each has their own thoughts, but they are not really that bothered.
After swimming for countless hours, both of them fell into deep exhaustion. Carlos decided to gather seaweeds for them to eat and regain their strength. They found a large rock and they decided to rest there. They talked about many things and they did not notice that it's already getting late.
Carlos almost wanted to blurt out all his feelings for Emerald but he is taking her quest for the magic clam and other personal problems into consideration. Emerald, on the other hand, has already fallen deeply head over tails (she doesn't wear heels anymore) in love with Carlos but she is torn between her desire for life with her parents and wanting to spend more precious moments with Carlos.
Will fate turn its hand towards her and treat her gently? Will she be given the choice or will the freedom to choose be snatched from her?