(IVANNA)
I lunge for the doorknob and pull. The corridor stretches in front of me and I stumble as fast as I can toward the stairs. I don't stop, flying down the steps until I get to the first floor. Moving blindly, I hurry towards the kitchen and to the backdoor.
Except, I end up in the wrong direction and when I look up, I'm standing in front of Sergio's office door.
I stand there aghast for a moment, waiting and staring at the ornate wood and wondering why I'm so perpetually drawn to him. Why am I so intent on self-sabotage? Do I hate myself and my family this much?
The door opens before I can turn away. "what is it, Ivanna?"
I look up at him, unable to even form words. The hurt and fear strangle my tongue and rob me of my breath.
