ELENA

The text from Alessandro had disorientated my thoughts. I contemplated if I should answer it or just ignore it. I knew ignoring him was playing with fire but I did anyway.

I was suddenly in the mood for a drink, so I got dressed in a casual gown. Nothing too much for a late night drink.

I got to the bar, found a seclusive spot and sat down. My drink came seconds later and I sipped while looking around the bar.

I had intentionally left my phone, I didn’t know what I was going to do if he had texted me again.

“Is this seat taken?” A voice said...