NATHANIEL stood in front of the towering glass walls of the luxury mall, his hands shoved into his pockets. Pabalik-balik ang tingin niya sa entrance at sa harap ng salamin kung saan nakikita niya ang sarili niya. Nakusot lamang siya ng worn jeans, a faded T-shirt, and scuffed shoes. Ibang-iba sa mga nakikita niyang suot ng mga taong nandirito kaya hindi rin siya mapigilang tingnan ng ibang tao. He felt out of place here, and the weight of what he had agreed to felt even heavier now.
Napalingon siya kay Ciara na nakatayo mula sa likod niya. She is completely at ease in her designer dress and immaculate heels. She was effortlessly beautiful and carried an air of confidence that seemed to demand attention. Alam ni Nathaniel na hindi lang basta mayaman si Ciara. She was wealthy in a way that
