Veronica Sy

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They're off shopping for groceries next. He wheels the trolley while she rides inside like an overgrown child. Handy when you're a ghost and invisible. At one point, she points to the peach. He tells her with a straight face that hairy fruits are not allowed.

WHUT? More like because it's pricey eh?

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Turns out he's a pretty gook cook. Veronica is practically drooling at the food. They're unexpectedly cute together.

He's actually made a table full of offerings. Somehow, that's really sad. He's worried about the placements but she tells to put her favourite food closes to her.

She blows the candle to the cake which of course stays lit.

"Hey, do not pretend to be weak and blow again." he said with a smile on his face.

And when she does, he joins her. He wishes her a late happy birthday. By now, she's all teary eyed and moved. She tells him not to treat her this nice or she'll misunderstand.

Did he come that day because it was her birthday? Truth is, she's curious about his true feelings. She knows he doesn't remember but can't help wondering.

He thinks amnesia is a scary disease. Because one does not remember, time and people cease to exist. He apologizes, admitting honestly that he doesn't know how much he should grieve for her passing. He remembers liking her but he doesn't remember how much.

"Start remembering now, slowly." Veronica said with a genuine smile on her face.