Chapter 34

“Good morning.” Christian smiled and sat down on the opposite side of me. The look on his face scared me— but what had scared me even more, was the fact that he was still at home.

“H-hi?” I greeted back. Emmanuella put down a plate in front of him and smiled at both of us. “Going to work late?” She asked Christian.

“Yes, I made Serena a promise.” He said. It was surprising to me that he was trying to keep his word, but this was only day one so who knows what would happen in the future. “I promised to be home more.”

“Any plans for today?” Christian asked me and my mind went to Vincenzo. I had decided for myself that I should not mention that I was going to spend my day with him. It was obvious that the two were not on good terms, but that had nothing to do with me.

“Just doing some shopping,” I lied to him. “Yes, I’ve seen that you’re enjoying the credit card. You have an expensive taste!” He laughed while I looked down embarrassed. Wasn’t that the meaning of it all?