PART 61

After their dinner, Prim suggested they visit a high-end jewelry store. While Prim was engrossed in browsing, a particular bracelet caught Nani's eye. It was a pair of red thread bracelets, elegantly simple, with a small charm; the card called them "Fate." Taking advantage of Prim's distraction, Nani discreetly purchased the set. Later, Prim held up a selection of rings, her fingers already adorned with four others. "Honey, do you think these would look good on me?" she asked, her voice bright and cheerful. Nani glanced at the collection of rings, a subtle frown playing on his lips. "It might seem like a lot," he replied carefully, "but they'll look lovely on you." Prim chuckled, delighted. "Okay! I'll take them!" Back at their apartment, after Prim had fallen asleep, Nani sat up in bed, the darkness broken only by the soft glow of a bedside lamp. He carefully unwrapped the red thread bracelet he'd bought earlier. A wistful smile touched his lips as he examined the delicate threads. His thoughts drifted to Sky, a longing ache in his chest. He imagined Sky wearing the matching bracelet, a silent connection binding them together across the miles.