Chapter 22 - Plan B

Anna shut up. She didn't mean anything by it, she just found it a bit unbelievable.

This usual thing never seemed to happen to her. What Joey had done had shown her that she could have what other girls had.

For the first time since she was a little girl, she really felt truly happy, as if she was happier than when she married Soros.

She took a sip of her bubble and chewed. Sugar really did boost your happiness, and it was okay for her to indulge just once, Anna thought as she narrowed her eyes.

They were like a normal couple, from movie theater popcorn, to ice cream and video games. Joey had taken Anna everywhere he could think of.

He'd been prepared for rejection, but he hadn't expected her to be so cooperative. They were having too much fun. Joey was mesmerized by Anna's smile.

He'd never seen this side of her before, if only the smile could stay semi-permanent.

Reality was cold and harsh. He knew Anna would be so cooperative because she had never tried it before.