The day for me to leave came. I am sad to leave, but if you are not wanted, it’s best to go. I am on my way to Stefano’s office to say goodbye. Aurora is the one driving me to the airport. She felt I should say goodbye to him before I leave.

I knock on his office door and wait for him to respond. He says, comes in, and I walk inside.

“Hi, Stefano,” I say once I am inside. Once he hears my voice, he removes his eyes from the papers in front of him and focuses his full attention on me. He stares at me and takes...