บท 49: With expectations.

Collins stood up from his seat with a gentlemanly smile the moment he saw Arissa walking into the restaurant.

He never imagined she would one day accept lunch out with him. It's almost two years since he requested a lunch out and finally, when he thought it would never happen, his blessing came his way just when he least expected.

Sadly, he would be leaving this country soon. He only came here because she needed help but also, at his private hospital, he's now needed so every second he has to spend with her counts until he can break her restriction letters.

Arissa returned the smile with a wave.

"Hey," Arissa greeted as she finally stood before him. Stretching out her hand for a handshake, Collins's face fell. They were still in the phase of handshakes? - when she accepted lunch out with him, he expected a green light but things were still the same.