Dora wiped her tears and answered Mahina:
"It's nothing Hina! Really don't mind me."
Dora went into Ford's arms and wiped his tears. While she was doing so she felt happy suddenly. When Ford smiled at her, she found herself smiling back at him. she cussed inwardly; 'Damn that mark it's making me feel his joys, sadness and all his other emotions. And now even though I want to tell Mahina everything… I can't because she is not awakened yet.'
"What are you trying to cover up Dora? You were just crying some moments ago! Tell me what's the issue?" Mahina's voice sounded serious. Dora knew she had to cook up some story if Mahina was to let everything go. Dora started crying again and ran into Mahina's arm:
He marked his stupid family crest on the bracelet my mother gave me." Mahina shrugged and said:
"Really? ..."
"Yes! You know that bracelet means everything to me"
Mahina didn't look convinced so she asked:
"Where is the bracelet now?"
