“You look like you saw a ghost, Sienna.” Mariano sat next to me in the car as we headed back down the hill to his place.
“I think I just got a little overwhelmed with all the people,” I lied and felt guilty about it. I certainly wasn’t ready to share that I was once in love with his business partner.
By the time we reached his front door, I felt pure exhaustion, and it took a great effort to keep the tears at bay.
“Would you like something to eat?” He moved into the kitchen and started to dig through the refrigerator.
“If it’s okay with you, I think I’d like to go to bed.”
“That’s fine.” He closed the door and glanced at me. “I have some calls to make, anyway.”
I nodded, knowing I couldn’t speak. I nearly ran to the stairs, and once I was inside the safety of the room, I leaned again
