Chapter 52

I found Solange still counting her money, I told her she was leaving and she just nodded, wishing me good afternoon. When I opened the bar door, Mariana was outside, watching people on the street. She got scared when I showed up and offered me a wide smile. The blue eyes shone, and the black hair was in a bun, to keep any sweat away from the nape of the neck.

“Ready to go? "She asked, sounding kind. I kept looking at her for a moment, realizing how much I always saw someone differently when I allowed this to happen. Mariana put one of the strands of hair that fell from her bun behind her ear, and smiled once again. "How are you, Juju?

"Yes," I replied with a restrained smile. "Do you want to talk?

Mariana frowned.

“Me? No. I mean, maybe. I don't know. Why are you asking?

"If you want to talk, I can. I won't do anything during the day. I can stay at the store with you.

Mariana blinked several times, and tilted her head to the side with a slight sus