Aria

I woke to the sound of music. Valeria had returned and was cleaning. She didn’t know I was back. I opened the door and joined her in the kitchen.

She dropped everything and rushed to me, pulling me into a warm hug. 

“Aria, you are back. Are you feeling all right?” She searched my body for injuries. I hugged her and smiled. 

“I am fine, Val, don’t worry,” I replied and entered the living room. Valeria followed me as I sat on the sofa.

“How ...