ELENA

When I finished in the bathroom, Alessandro was already asleep. He must have used another bathroom. I dressed up and went to the side of my own bed.

I carefully threw the covers open, and slipped in.

I went through my messages, then remembered I had to text Alex.

“I’m sorry for leaving without informing you. Something came up.” I sent the text and was about to shut my phone when his reply came in instantly.

Is he always on his phone?

“Let me guess. Husband came for you?”

I looked over to Alessandro where he was sleeping soundly.

How can he sleep so peacefully? Is he not scared...