Marco placed her in the seat and fastened the seat-belt. Laura felt hurt, but at least she had learned the truth.
"You're going to keep them alive, aren't you?"
"I will, darling, for you, I promise. Can we sleep at the hotel? This afternoon and the last few days I've spent a lot of time driving."
"We can, I'm hungry."
Marco was grateful; his girl was strong, and the truth wouldn't break her.
"Do you want sushi?"
Laura nodded.
They stopped at a large hotel, and after checking in, they went up to the room. Marco brought a small suitcase from the car.
"I'm going to take a shower."
"Wear the dress we bought together."
"Aren't we eating here?"
"No, I'm inviting you to dinner, for the first time."
Laura liked that.
Marco didn't try to join her in the shower because he knew she was a
