“Look, I’ll get you a cab. You look as though you’ve had enough for the night.” He wrapped his hand around her waist as he helped rosa hobble up the stairs, her mind was a million miles away as he helped her outside and flagged down a car. At this point all Rosa wanted to do was go home and curl up in bed, she figured she was entitled to a little self-pity.

“He’s an ass to let you go, if he upsets you this much he doesn’t deserve you.” the stranger said, giving her a small warm smile.

Rosa smiled gratefully and sat into the cab. “Thanks. I’m sorry...