Chapter 38 Selena

• He disappeared into the kitchen, leaving me to take in the room. Despite the dullness of the décor, the house had a certain charm. Maybe it was Marco’s presence that made it feel warmer than it looked.
• When he returned with two glasses of soda, he handed one to me and sat down beside me, his arm draped casually over the back of the couch. We sat in silence for a moment, sipping our drinks.
• “So, what do you think?” Marco asked, nodding towards the room.