“You mean our father?” I ask and he nods. “ I see why he did that. You are likable.” Matthias points out. The words land somewhere deep and tender. I look down at my tea cup, tracing the rim with one finger. "I think he would have liked you too," I reply. "You have his way of standing in a room, like you belong in it without needing to announce yourself." That's the impression I got the first time I laid my eyes on him. He has that aura that demands and dictates recognition. Matthias smiles. "Is that a compliment?" "Don't push it." He laughs, and the sound fills the office warmly. We sit together with Matthias telling me about what he has planned for his journey with Yuna. He tells me of places he wants to take her and for a moment, I can't help but get jealous of Yuna. She just

