Matthew
"You hear the car engine outside and sigh in relief, but when the apartment door opens, the air becomes heavy. Mateo enters holding Nicki by the shoulder; She has her makeup smudged and is shaking as if she were frozen. — 'Excuse me, Allie... don't say anything, please' —Mateo cuts you off before you open your mouth. His voice sounds tense, loaded with a protection that he hasn't used with you in months. He takes her to the couch and pours her a glass of water. You stand in the hallway, feeling like a ghost. — 'He had a bad fight with the kid, Allie. They almost hit her, you understand?"I couldn't leave her there," he explains without looking at you, while he caresses her back to stop her from crying. 'I told him to stay here for a few days until everything settles down. It's code, fat girl... I don't forget who took care of me.' Nicki looks up and looks at you. There is no evil in his eyes, there is something worse: there is belonging. He blows his nose with Mateo's handkerchief and whispers: - 'Sorry, Al
About Matthew
"You hear the car engine outside and sigh in relief, but when the apartment door opens, the air becomes heavy. Mateo enters holding Nicki by the shoulder; She has her makeup smudged and is shaking as if she were frozen. — 'Excuse me, Allie... don't say anything, please' —Mateo cuts you off before you open your mouth. His voice sounds tense, l...Read more