"Hey, um... Good morning" Rosana's little voice broke in and Sergio turned around to find her already dressed for work. "I am leaving for work."

"Without breakfast?" It was still very early in the morning.

"Yeah, I... I am not hungry. I think I lost appetite" Before Sergio could utter any other word, she brushed past him as quickly as possible and headed towards the awaiting vehicle.

Sergio watched her leave but couldn't stop her. Even when his hands itched to hold her back and his legs burned to go after her, he fisted his hands and remained rooted to the spot. She needed space and he was letting her...