ROYCE

Nelly's eyes narrowed, looking straight at me.

"Too bad your girlfriend didn't come with us," she rolled her eyes, and then she looked away.

I was expecting her to be shocked to find me here in Palawan, not mad at me. I tilted my head while processing what could be happening.

"Hey, what do you mean? Girlfriend?"

I stepped forward, but Marica got in between the two of us.

"Look, Roxie Diaz came to us while we were shopping for bikinis, and she claimed that she is your girlfriend. Now, we need to hear your side. Tell us the truth," she lifted her chin; her eyes were stabbing.

I...