Frowning as she stared at the business card in her hand, Sunny almost wandered backstage to gather the rest of her things and head home with Alec, not only her co-star and best friend, but also her roommate.
“Mein Schatz,” Alec said, while digging deep in his big bag, “I cannot find the detangle brush I gave you yesterday. Where exactly did you put it? I don’t want to leave it here…”
Since Sunny wasn’t replying, Alec turned towards her.
“Miss Makkena, are you still on Earth with us?”
She nodded slightly, without looking at him.
“Good. So, what’s with the face, sweetie?” he asked, sitting at his dressing table as she passed by. “Is it your mother again? Does she need more money?”
“No… I didn’t call her…” Sunny replied slowly.
“Then what’s with the long face?” he insisted.
“Well… I j
