Darkness loomed around with shadows lengthening outside. The only source of lights were those from the noisy clubhouses, pubs, hotels, shops and streetlights. The moon casted a warm glow, its reflection mirroring in placid lakes and other surfaces. Carl angrily swiped his phone and slid it into his pocket. He slid his fingers into his hair, a sigh of frustration escaping his lips.

After his conversation with Amanda, he felt somewhat disappointed and furious. She had changed so much… Not only does she not want anything to do with him, she's so enthusiastic to do things she has never done before.

He paused in his track to stare at his...