[Bovice]

Holden stood dumbfounded when the girl hugged him. He tried to say something, anything, but he couldn't. He was surprised when the woman pulled him through the house and yelled at Solomon. He looked at Solomon but quickly averted his gaze. He opened his mouth to say something, but quickly closed it.

"Say something Holden~" Alicia said in a singsong tone.

"I-..I'm sorry Solomon. I should have listened to you. I-..if you don't want to see me again after this I understand." Holden looked down to the floor.