The young maiden wasn't in her usual glamourous shape. Her beauty was lessened by the abundant tears that wetted her face.

Babida held her by the shoulders and they fixed their gaze on each other.

The crying miss tried to say something to her companion but her tongue was heavy and words were choked in her mouth.

"Gra...Gra..." She was saying.

"Gra...what?" asked Babida but the young maiden Suzie was still incapable to articulate.

"Let's go to the house!" The newly nominated Governor Babida told her then grabbed her by the right hand and they began to walk to the chalet, trailed by the young henchman Baba.

As they stepped...