Chapter 9

Alanna decided to send a message to Matheus.

Alanna: Can we postpone the farewell until tomorrow? Vanessa is having some issues, and I don’t want to leave her alone.

Matheus: Hum 😒

Alanna: Don’t make that face 😘

Matheus: I had other plans with you for tomorrow 😜

Alanna: So you guys are going today. I need to stay with Vanessa.

Matheus: Is there something wrong? Is she okay?

Alanna: Yes, she is. Emotionally, she’s a mess. But otherwise, she’s okay.

Matheus: Do you want me to come see you guys? I could bring some chocolate.

Alanna: Hmmm better not. But thank you!

Matheus: Tomorrow, I want to spend the whole day with you!

Alanna: Okay ❤️

Alanna put down her phone and turned her attention back to Vanessa.

***

At the pub, Alexia, David, Matheus, Anthony, and other members of Alanna’s team were enjoying themselves.

“Matheus, where’s Alanna?”

“She’s with Vanessa. Seems like Vanessa’s not doing w