“Manuela”

I had just arrived at the office, I hadn't even sat down in my chair yet when Rick appeared behind me like a ghost, making me jump in fright.

- Manu. – He spoke in a cavernous voice and I screamed in fright.

- Aaaaaiiiii.... – I looked back and saw him with dark circles under his eyes and his hair a little disheveled. – What a scare, Rick!

- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. – He said with his head down.

- Hey, what's wrong? – I asked, lifting his chin with my finger.

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