Chapter 85 : Giani

*Shelby*

“Shelby, what are you doing here?” Giani asked me.

“I’m just exploring the area a little. My boyfriend bought a townhouse just down the road, so I thought I’d take the day and get to know the neighborhood,” I explained as Giani pulled me into a hug.

“It’s so good to see you. Is your boyfriend who I think he is?” he asked me with a raised eyebrow.

“His name is Michael,” I said simply.

“Not just any Michael,” Giani said with a smile. “Aubrey told me all about him. You are dating Mr. Michael Astor, arent you?”

“Yes, that’s the right Michael,” I said with a smile.

Giani and Aubrey had been dating for years, and I’d come to love him like a brother. He had a rather rough-looking exterior, the classic bad-boy look. However, he was one of the most kind-hearted and well-mannered men I knew.

“What are you doing here?” I asked, bumping his shoulder playfully.

“My family actually lives around here. We’re having lunch at the deli next door, and