"Do we really have to go?" I asked, completely unenthused.

"Unfortunately, yes. My father practically issued a summons. One of our biggest clients is sponsoring the event." He looked at me more closely. "Isabelle... are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Just a headache."

I had no desire to explain how I felt after visiting my sister.

I considered August... almost a friend.

Maybe a lover.

But there were some things that simply didn't fit the kind of relationship we had.

"Are you sure? You look