SOMA
The shopping takes hours. When we are finally done, we have so many bags that Dante and some shop attendants have to assist Jade in carrying them to the trunk. Jade’s stomach rumbles as we climb into the car. Instead of heading straight to the palace, I tell Dante to take us to a good restaurant and ensure he joins me and Jade for lunch.
After our meal, we return to the car, and my mind drifts to Mason. I hope he made it out safely. But thinking about him makes me sad. Jade notices I’m not in the mood for a conversation and doesn’t bother me. So the ride back to the palace is safe.
Once we arrive, I spend the rest of the day indoors, eating, and watching TV. Maids go in and out with Jade supervising them as they move brand new suitcases.
Night falls and morning drags in, but th
