Catarina bit her lip, a little confused by everything, and adjusted the strap of her purse on her shoulder.

“I should get going,” she said quietly.

“Wait!” Henri called, taking a step toward her.

She looked at him once more, and that brief eye contact alone made her heart race.

“What is it?” she asked, trying to sound confident.

“Do you live nearby?” he asked.

She hesitated, weighing her answer for a moment, not understanding why he was asking.

“No, I don't,” she finally replied.

After saying t