Erica came over and handed Adriana a cup of water.

 Adriana stared up at her then at the cup before taking it and she sipped slowly.

 Erica sat down beside her on the ground.

 “You can rest here for some minutes before you come in. I'll try and stall Miranda.”

 Adriana gave her a little smile. “Thank you.”

 Erica just nodded then she sighed and started to get up but Adriana spoke.

 “I'm sure you must be curious about what I meant earlier.”

 Erica nodded slowly and sat back down. “I would be lying if I said I'm not, but I won't force you to tell me anything if you...