Saturday 1:23pm
A black van with tinted windows is waiting for us when we land. We drive Isabella home first.
“We’ll talk.” She tells me, then closes the van door with a bit too much force. She doesn’t acknowledge anyone else.
“What’s up her ass?” Eddie laughs from his seat in the third row next to a sleeping Marco.
"She just hasn't slept." I say, feeling the need to protect her even though I know that can't be it.
Saturday 2:02pm
“Coffee?” Matteo asks.
I watch Aurora disappear up the stairs, leaving the two of us alone in the cold hallway.
“Sure.”
I lean against the island counter as I watch him start the process of making coffee.
“Aren’t you hungry?” I ask, realizing he probably hasn’t eaten since we had cake at midnight.
Matte presses the button on the machine after having pl
