Despite the bright feeling that accompanied the day, Arianna could not control the dark emotions twirling her. All night long she kept hoping something would happen and everything would come to a halt, preventing her from walking into a never-ending pit.

At the same time, she wants to be hopeful. Hopeful that things might turn out well just like it did for her mother. Zen seems like he would try to work things out between them and make her happy. But planned happiness isn’t what she wants. ...