Chapter 35: Heartache

"Woah! Look at that panda!" Yana exclaimed in awe as she gazed upon the black and white creature happily eating its bamboo.

"Look, Rae! Isn't it adorable?"

He chuckled, "It sure is. Don't lean too much or you'll startle it."

She pouted, "How mean! I was just admiring its cuteness."

"I was just teasing! Seems like this panda didn't even care about the attention he gets."

"Well, he's way too busy eating. And that makes me hungry too. Let's go grab a bite, it'll be my treat!"

"Sweet!" Rae followed her cheerful figure as they roam around the zoo, heading towards the food court.

And as he was watching her, he remembered what happened last night. It was only yesterday when he found her so down and blue.

As he finally got the chance to ask her about her true feelings, the lass flashed a sad smile with teary eyes.

"I think... Zoren and I will... break up..."

"Wha-?! How can you say that? T-there must be a misunderstanding..."