Part 2 — Chapter 3

Summary

• Mirella finds Louisa, her partner, and greets her, talking about her sleepless night, avoiding any deeper conversation. She compares Louisa to Vincent and finds Louisa less interesting.
• Mirella is reminded of her past and previous parties she had attended to at the same location with her former partner, Faisal. The painful memory of Faisal and Vincent together distresses her.
• Mirella's effort to be present in the moment with Louisa is hampered by her constant comparison with the past. When Louisa suggests spending time outside the city, Mirella feels overwhelmed and rejects the idea.
• Mirella encounters a fortune teller who convinces her to share a secret. Mirella confesses that she contemplates killing a man named Jonathan Alkaitis but is unsure about it.
• Mirella decides to leave the party, without revealing her true feelings to Louisa. Mirella is aware that her relationship with Louisa is effectively over.