Into the Spotlight

I straightened up. I didn't wipe my face yet. Some instinct said: *let her see what you look like after four sets.*

"Sienna." Rafael arrived first, fell into step beside me without making it a big deal as he showed up, as always, being present. Just there. "You played well."

"I played a tie."

"Against a ranked player, two months post-treatment, with zero competitive practice in eleven years." H