Chapter 21.

Damien picked me up, and hugged me. I stoped sobbing, hating myself for being so weak. It was obvious that Gavin preferred Rita over me. I had no doubt about that.

"I'm sorry," he said.

"Why are you apologizing?" I asked, looking up at him.

He just shrugged. He wiped my cheeks, gently, before taking my hand and walking into the small, cozy café that was at the end of the street.

We sat in one of the corner booths and while waiting for the waitress, Damien said.

"Do you want me to tell you about Rita?"

"Are you trying to be funny?" I asked. "I don't want...