"Hello. It's good to see you again, Aurora." Bianca smiled the moment the door opened.

"It's good to see you too. Please come in." I replied, ushering her into the foyer, and I slid the door shut.

"Where is my pesky brother? He hasn't left, has he? He told me he wasn't flying till evening." She asked, sashaying to the living room like she owned the place. What was I saying? Her brother owned the place, so she could sashay however she wanted—not that I minded.

"He has. Something came up, so he had to leave earlier." I explained, walking behind her.

"It must be serious if he forgot to...