She sighed. “Yes, Tino, I’m frightened. A little, anyway.”
A warm hand settled over hers. “Only a little? Because I’ve got to tell you that seeing those kids go after you and Clarence with a pipe scared the hell out of me. I’m only sorry I wasn’t there to walk you out myself.”
It wasn’t really his job to watch over her, but she couldn’t bring herself to point that out. “No need to apologize.”
She leaned her head back and closed her eyes. “Personally, I’m happy that no one was seriously hurt, and that they didn’t actually rob the computer lab. At least the police have a lead on the kid who stole my things. Even if I get it all back, I’ll still change my locks and cancel the credit card that was in my wallet.”
Tino released his hold on her hand. “That’s my girl. Always looking for the positive in any situation and then coming up with a plan of action to minimize the negatives.”
His words of praise would have pleased her more if they hadn’t been laced with just a hint of sarcasm. Besides, she wasn’t his anymore. It was amazing how much that idea still hurt.
They’d reached his family home. “So, are you coming in with me or should I go talk to my mother?”
In the end, there was only one right answer to that question. “With you.”
