After Carlos told them the news, they immediately went down to the ground floor and headed to the hospital. Now, they were on their way. Carlos sat in the front seat next to the driver, while Raul and Starley sat in the back seat.
Starley hadn't said a word since hearing the news. She didn't even remember what Raul had said. All Starley realized was that after they heard the news, Raul had taken her hand and hadn't let go, even while they were in the car.
As Starley was lost in her thoughts, Raul suddenly pulled her hand and gently kissed the back of it, causing Starley to turn towards him. Their eyes met while Raul's lips were still on the back of her hand.
Why is Raul treating me so gently? Starley thought quietly. She felt more emotional now as if she could feel all her emotions churning in her stomach.
"Everything's gonna be alright," Raul said, gently soothing Starley.