Chapter 63

Pablo's POV

" Tell me more about yourself" I asked in a low tone.

Joana yawned, then took another deep sip of wine.

"What exactly do you need to know?”

"Your whole story," I spoke with a shrug. "Do you have any crazy life goals, or just want to continue being a gossipy and very stubborn lawyer?”

Joana laughed, echoing the sound of laughter throughout the intimate cell.

"I'm not that gossipy, stop it," she grumbled, but rested the glass of wine between her legs and leaned her head on the wall. "I already wanted to be an astronaut, can you believe it?”

"Real? "I asked, unbelieving. "I don't know how you could stand to spend years of expedition in a secluded place.”

"Not me either. I'd probably be.”

"So why have you ever thought about it?”

Joana shrugged.

"I was never a normal child," she said, nibbling her lower lip as she remembered. "I was luckier than most, I presume, but still... I've always been kind of weird. I do