"You know, I admit I also like Nema," he answered. "I asked Nema earlier; I asked her if she'd say yes if someone else courts her--"

          "I had already asked Nema that question," he cut in and answered.

          "What was her answer then?" asked Troy.

          "Fast, she said, 'No, no way!'."

          Troy immediately realized that John and Nema have something for each other. "Okay, I understand. I know where I should place myself. I'm happy that at least I was also given the opportunity to be with Nema. She even helped me patched things up between dad and I. 

          "Thank you for taking good care of Nema when I wasn't around, Troy," he answered Troy.

          Troy then approached Nema. "I guess now I have to say good bye to you Nema, and again thanks for helping me with