CHAPTER 41: THE ONLY ONE

CHAPTER 41: THE ONLY ONE

"I...," suddenly, Sebastian's phone rang. He gestured to Isabella to stop and looked at the screen.

It was Mateo, he grimaced and ended the call, then looked back at Isabella.

"It's Mateo, he's probably calling to see how the dinner is going. Go on, love. What were you saying?"

Isabella's hands were cold and sweaty.

"First, I want you to know that I don't..."

The phone rang again.

"Damn it!" he looked, and it was Mateo again. "Sorry, love, I'm going to turn it off so we won't be interrupted again."

At that moment, a message arrived: "Answer, it's urgent." Curiosity piqued him, but he wanted to hear what Isabella had to say first.

"If you want, you can call him. This can wait," she said suddenly.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, go ahead." Isabella wanted to delay it as much as she could.

"Alright," said Sebastian, calling his friend back. "I'll be here in a second, love."

Sebastian stepped away a bit and waited for Mateo to answer. When he did, Sebastian didn't hesitate