This one has tech supplies. Cables. Hard drives. USB sticks. Things I definitely need to bring.
I start sorting through them. Checking labels. Making sure nothing important gets left behind.
But my mind keeps wandering.
To Bruno.
We haven't spoken since our fight. The one where I told him Giulia left because of him.
I regret it. The words. The anger.
He's my brother. And he's hurting.
I should apologize. Or at least try to talk to him.
I set down the cable in my hand. Stare at the wall.
Maybe I should go now. Before I lose my nerve.
I stand. Smooth down my jeans. Take a breath.
Then I walk out of my room.
The hallway is quiet. Everyone's out. Pietro at the office. Lorenzo at the restaurant. Nico doing whatever Nico does.
Nora went shopping with Sophia and Kristen.
It's just me and Bruno in the house.
And the staff. But they don't count.
I walk slowly toward his room. My heart beating faster with each step.
What am I even going to say?
Sorry I told you the truth?
Sorry you're an asshole?
No. That won't work.
I reach his door. It's slightly open. A sliver of light spilling into the hallway.
I raise my hand to knock.
Then I see movement through the gap.
I freeze.
Bruno is standing.
Actually standing.
His hands gripping the arms of his wheelchair. His legs supporting his weight.
I blink. Convinced I'm seeing things.
But no. He's definitely standing.
