~~Elena~~ “Mariana,” I whispered softly, pulling her into a long, tight hug. “It’s okay, they’re already waiting. Let’s go,” she pulled out, grabbing my hand and leading me downstairs. “Why are you here?” I asked quietly. “We have plenty of time to talk,” she replied, brushing it off as we descended. Outside, Valentina’s voice cut in sharply. “Come quickly, Elena,” she urged. I moved forward, but Mariana tightened her grip on my hand. “Let’s take the second car,” she said firmly, pointing toward it. The tension was sharp, pressing against my chest as her eyes were already watching us. I leaned closer, whispering urgently, “Mariana, don’t make this awkward, please.” “Let’s go in together,” she insisted, pulling me along. We slid into the car right beside her. The ride felt endless, the driver’s slow pace making the silence stretch until it became suffocating. I sat caught in the middle. To my left, Valentina’s head bent toward her phone, her elegant fingers moving with cal
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