บท 75: A Little Time to Himself

"Damn!" Alex laughed in excitement "We need to celebrate! I'll order today's lunch. It's on me." 

"Yeah," Percy nodded, unable to contain his excitement. But it barely showed on his face. He wished it did, though, so that Tiara could see how amazing this was. He looked down at her and she was back to staring out at the buildings, small tears running down her cheeks. 

He held her shoulder. "Hey, you okay?" he bent down and whispered. 

Tiara nodded. "Very okay. Thanks. Thank you Percy." 

"No need to thank me. It's all you, Tiara." 

Tiara rubbed her nose with her right arm. "Yeah right." 

"All right, I'll just go discuss some things with Alex. You want to stay out here?" 

"Yes, a little bit longer. Get me after 10 minutes please." 

"Sure." 

He walked out and saw Alex making a call, his face bright with happiness.