239 Chapter (Two Hundred) Thirty Eight: Competent

Ernesto stiffened, Dominic's words having its desired effect.

Seeing as Ernesto wasn't going to speak, Dominic went on. " I haven't been able to make a single decision for myself in years. My life hasn't been my own in a while and it will not change for a long time to come. I was just sick of it."

Each word was a molded rock tossed at Ernesto and he was made of glass. Some only dented, others threatened to shatter him.

" Why here? Why are you with her?" Claudia had left, giving them privacy but she could just as well be hiding in a corner listening to their conversation.

" I have known her since we were children, she is a good friend of mine." Was all Dominic offered, deciding that was all Ernesto deserved to know.