Clara
Back at the hotel, Alexander walks beside me. At one point, I say:
"I think you can only accompany me this far."
He stops and looks at me.
"For a moment I forgot that guy was waiting for you in your room."
"Ethan, his name is Ethan."
I stop and extend my hand.
"We did a good job today. I think we can go back to New York tomorrow, right? For the moment everything is resolved here."
Alexander nods.
"Then... see you in NewYork."
I nod and everyone goes their own way.
I went to my room, every time I approached, I felt my nerves return. But different nerves, mixed with anxiety.
I close the door behind me... and the sound is louder than normal. Or maybe it's me.
The silence inside the room feels different than it did a few hours ago. Denser. More aware. As if everything knew t
