Summary

Jordi and Mireia met up. When he arrived at the hotel where she worked, she "wasn't quite ready to leave" (182). Jordi "never minded waiting for Mireia" (182). Afterwards, they went for drinks, and then out to dinner (182). Jordi noticed that Mireia seemed upset. She insisted everything was fine (182). After dinner, they went to an exclusive bar. Jordi "noticed Vic on the far side of the room" (183). He was distracted from his conversation with Mireia, studying Vic. When she realized who Jordi was looking at, she said she knew Vic and wanted to leave. He had been a guest at the hotel. Jordi was confused, because Vic was a local. Mireia fled the bar. By the time Jordi got outside, she was gone.

Jordi called Mireia. She explained that she knew Vic as Brett. Shortly after meeting, he had invited...