LUCIAN could feel that his days with Sieve were numbered. The first week of September had passed just like a mundane day. He was bound on a week-long business trip and had been busy. He made plan to see her during the weekend, but Malena asked him to accompany her shopping for her friend's birthday party. Though he misses Sieve, he will not choose her over Malena, the love of his life. He drove her to the L Andres Mall and bought everything she pointed her finger at. She went on a shopping spree using his money and purchased 3 sets of new dresses, a bag, and several pairs of shoes. To his surprise, none of those items were 'GIFT' for the friend's birthday. As they continued walking from store to store, he caught a glimpse of his reflection in one of the mirrors. He looked like a slave, m