"Sei sicuro di non volere che ti lasci cadere al cancello? [Are you sure you don't want me to drop you at the gate?]" Sophia asked.

I nodded. "Sí." There was a sense of urgency in my voice. Although embarrassing for me, I couldn't help it.

Sophia passed me a knowing look and nodded. She drove some distance, coming to a stop at the spot she'd dropped me the other day. The Y-junction that opened up to the boulevard.

"Thanks." I offered a smile. As I turned to open the door, she asked, "Are you alright?"

I turned from the door, but didn't look at Sophia. I wasn't sure I...