12

Well, here we are, dad

Until the evening, Zark disappears from Tobias. I'm getting ready for bed when I hear a noise downstairs. Light footsteps run up the stairs. Stopped at my door? Quiet knock.

Alicia, are you sleeping?

“Come in,” I pull the blanket up to my chin.

Zark walks into the room and looks around curiously.

- It's getting nice in here.

- The dorm was also not bad, but yes, a spacious room - I think we are getting a little closer.

- For that closet in which you settled, I still have to get even with Clara and Director Rice. They should show my fiancée the same respect they give me.” His voice hardens.

I don't like it when he growls like that.

- Yes, everything is in order. I'm not offended...

- Do you want to go to your father tomorrow? Zark suddenly changes the subject. He looks straight at me intensely. Surprised, I jump up in bed.

- What?! So simple? Can we pick up and go? I still don't believe I heard correctly.

- Get up early, we'll leave in the morning. By the way, do