Forbidden Embers
"Hop in. Let's go."
"Alright, boss," she chuckled, sliding into the passenger seat. Mateo opened the door for her and then walked around to the driver's side. As he drove off, a comfortable silence settled between them, which Mateo eventually broke.
"So..." he began, glancing over at her. "How's your brother?"
"He's fine," Ava answered promptly, a hint of tension in her voice.
Mateo, concerned asked. "Why the sudden change? You've become so quiet these days. You were never this reserved before. You have always loved talking," he pauses, his brows furrowing. "That reminds me, why are you working at a restaurant?"
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