"I am still waiting for your reply," Jessie said, her voice strict.

"I-I choose to go," Beauty said slowly.

Jessie sighed and gave her a hug.

"I know you can do it," she whispered softly.

"Thanks, Jessie," Beauty murmured. Just then, Jessie's phone rang. They parted from the hug, and she took her phone from where she had left it on Beauty's bed.

She glanced at the screen and saw Bruno's name flashing.

"Bruno?" she muttered and looked up at Beauty, who ...