Ethen’s eyes bulged out seeing Ace. He was not able to believe if the person he was seeing was really his best friend Ace or not. To make himself clear, he called out in total shock, “Ace…” With an unexpected voice calling out for him, Ace slowly turned his head and glanced at Ethen who was standing right next to Alicia. “What… What are you doing here?” Ethen stammered before Ace jumped into his arms and hugged him tightly. “Oh! My mate, what a coincidence? Is it really you?” he mumbled squeezing Ethen. “Yes, yes it is me, Ethen,” Ethen said, freeing himself from his tight grip. Pulling away from him, Ace glanced at Ethen and mumbled, “You are here. I really had no idea you would be here.” His tone had a mixture of happiness as well as surprise. “I too had no idea that you would be

