Now that Gio has exhibited his stubborn self, Sandy was left with no choice but to relent and give in. But it wasn’t after she laid her terms on the table. She understands Gio’s sentiment, and she genuinely appreciates the man’s conviction. Truth be told, it was flattering. It made her feel good. Yet she cannot make herself ignore the fact that his career—his lifelong dream which he fought tooth and nail to achieve is in peril. Sandy is having none of that. Gio might not realize it yet but she believes that someday he will—giving up everything for her will one day bite him back. And the Gio he would become kept appearing in Sandy’s mind; depressed, and angry to the world. She shivered even without her being aware of it. “You’re telling me we would stage a play? One that would deceive the