Foolish Promises

When Dario came into my room the next day, I was ready for him.

I stood silently beside the door, watching. He didn’t notice me at first. He scanned the room, a slow smile curling on his lips as if he knew something I didn’t. Then he stepped inside and closed the door behind him. That’s when he saw me. His smile widened.

“You knew I was here,” I said, accusingly.

“You were breathing,” he replied s