CHAPTER THIRTY -NINE
Amy's voice rose in protest. "Now you're sharing my story with him?"
Cherry continued, "And then, I found myself in the after..."
She paused, taking a sip from her glass, realizing she was revealing too much.
Rafael's attentive gaze encouraged Cherry to proceed.
"Saw yourself where?" he asked, looking intensely into her eyes.
Cherry's voice dropped to a whisper. "I was on the streets... I think I was kidnapped."
Her expression betrayed a near slip-up.
Rafael's chuckle held a surprise.
"Kidnapped? You're an idol. How's that possible?"
Cherry's nervous laughter echoed through.
Cherry sipped her drink,
"It could only be those.." she whispered, but her words trailed off.
A nearby flower vase crashed to the floor, distracting their conversation.
Rafael turned to look behind Cherry. "What's going on?"
