The next morning, Debbie received an unexpected
visitor—Kai, Pasco's close friend and confidant, who was also an architecture student in Bangkok. Tall and laid-back, with an easy smile, Kai exuded a charm that immediately set Debbie at ease.
"Pasco asked me to check on you," Kai said, handing her a cup of iced coffee. "He's… worried."
Debbie frowned. "Why? I'm fine."
Kai hesitated. "Look, I don't want to meddle, but
Pasco's been acting weird lately. He's not usually the type to dwell on the past, but you… you've gotten under his skin."
Debbie sighed, unsure of how to respond. "It's
complicated, Kai."
"Isn't it always?" Kai said with a grin. "But if I can give you some advice—don't let anyone, not even Pasco,distract you from what you really want."