Forty Four

Isabella

We drive out of the garage and he turns his head to look at me, a silent question in his eyes. I sigh.

"I am spending the night in Rita's apartment. You can just drop me there. I don't feel like going home at all to safe Rosa. I would rather sleep alone in Rita's apartment. I have a spare key. This is why I need my own apartment where I can just go home at any time and not be answerable to anyone.

Ten minutes later, we arrived.

"Thank you," I say, grabbing the handle, but the door doesn't budge.

"I'll walk you to the door. I'd like to be sure you've arrived safely."

We take the elevator up. I really need to be alone by now.

"We are here," I say, pushing the key into the lock. "Thank you for your help. I'll manage on my own now."

Sergio doesn't want to hear it. As soon as I open the door, he tries slipping inside with me.