We are in a cab on the way to Lenox hill hospital in the upper east side and Arrick is straining forward on his knees as he texts Jake. His body rigid and huge neon signals that say he needs silence and space.
"All he s told me before whisking me in here is that his father collapsed and was rushed into hospital as a possible heart attack victim. Arrick is pale and quiet, meaning he s reverted inside of his head and I have no clue how to react. My body churning with worry over Giovanni and torn about how to be there for Arry."
"It makes sense that he would go tell his PA he was leaving his own do and I feel guilty that I jumped to conclusions in the bar. We re sitting apart, not touching and I am getting the strong vibe he doesn t want me to even try."
"He s lost in his brain, think
