36. You never know in Rio

" Veronica "

Upon hearing her name, she snaps out of whatever she was in and rushes back up.

" You know Ronny? Why didn't you say so!" Nicolas sings happily.

I turn to look at Sergej, burning with Rage.

" When did you find out?" I ask him coldly.

" Right before we were picked up. You told me what Nicolas told you, and I wanted to look at that girl. You know, pure interest. So I checked the college site and saw her pictures. I wanted to tell you but the car came and.." he explains , looking down at the floor.

Well that's fucked up!

" Nic, you should go and talk to her! She refuses to come down! I don't know what got into her!" A small , pretty girl squeaks, clutching to Nicolas.

" it's because of me. As long as I am here, she won't come down." I tell her.

" Take Sergej with you and let her know that I am leaving." I add and turn to Sergej.

" Give her the gift from me, okay?" I ask him, but don't wait for an answer , just hand him the present and storm out.

I leave the villa , walk a