“Did you sleep okay last night?” Serena’s mother asked in a soft voice.

"Yes, I did, actually, Thanks for asking.” Serena nodded, she said softly.

Her mother looked slightly surprised at her daughter’s reply and smiled even wider.

“Of course, sweetie,” she responded, flashing her daughter a quick glance.

“Just make sure that it’s nothing serious, alright?”

Serena smiled again. “Will do, mom.”

A comfortable silence fell upon the two sisters as they drove in complete silence, each lost in their own thoughts. Serena had been in love with Julian for years, ever since the day she laid eyes on him.

Even though she loved her brother dearly, she also...