Adrian

I kept my gaze on my watch, counting every minute she had spent in there. I had this feeling I wasn't pleased with how I kept staring at the entrance, waiting for her to show up. She had said she would be able to play this game, but what was taking her so long? If anything happens to her, I would have to carry the cross, especially since she's an orphan who's just trying to do her job to make a living.

Five more minutes passed, and there was still no shadow, not to mention the sight of ...