Happiness seemed to create an infectious, uplifting aura around a person, making those around feel Lighter.

“Why are you laughing? Did I utter something wrong?" Annis queried, her eyebrows knitted together in confusion.

"No." Taking a refreshing gulp of water, Camila responded, "Congratulations! You've found such a wonderful man like Alick."

Annis gently held her chin and said, "He treats me well, but he's always so busy. Sometimes I don't see him for two days, and sometimes he doesn't spend the night at home."

"He must be drowned in work," Camila reasoned.

"Oh, by the way..."

Annis was about to add something when the cake was finally ready, compelling Camila to rise and fetch it.

"IT need to take off now."

"You carry on, I'll shop around a bit more," Annis responded.

Cake in hand, Camila walked towards the door, pausing to turn and ask, "Do you want to come over?"

Annis responded, her excitement barely contained, “Absolutely!”

An uncertain thought seemed to cross her mind.

"Will Isaac have an issue with my presence?"

It wasn't like she had a direct connection to Isaac.

It was just that Isaac's mother had once raised her.

"He won't mind," Camila assured.

Relieved, Annis followed Camila and, in no time, was comfortable around her.

She even linked arms with Camila casually.

“What should I address you as?"

"Simply Camila will do," she replied.