Chapter 70

“Juliet, what’s wrong?” Tiffany walks up to her.

“Nothing,” says Juliet staring up at Tiffany with tears.

“Hey, we are here now for you. You're not alone.”

She stands up, wiping her tears. “I am sorry, it's just,” she pauses and faintly smiles.

Joshua then walks out of the room to inspect the other room. The other room has a queen-size bed with a balcony. Its wooden floor is shiny, as if it has been recently varnished. The long gold curtains blend in with the floor, and the bed has a white comforter. Looking outside on the balcony, it’s dark, but the fresh smell of the rain has him drawn to the view. He goes inside, asking Juliet if he can get that room.

“Sure,” she says, “that was my room before.”

“Oh, sorry,” says Joshua, “I never realized. I would not mind taking any room.”

“No, no, it's ok,” says Juliet, “I