Sulking constantly, Joaquim only did it for her, for her safety because he didn't want to lose her. He knew his past would resurface but didn't expect Roxanne to be their target.

They knew she meant a lot to him, that's why he put her in danger.

''Joaquim, aren't you okay? Asked a voice that immediately pulled him out of his thoughts.

He looked up at the owner of that voice, melting his gaze deep into hers.

'' It's okay. He replied in a cold, uncontrolled voice.

They had gotten a lot closer during the first two weeks, they watched movies together, laughed together, they used familiar terms and called...