Nineteen

Ziah's behavior was both confusing and worrisome. I didn't understand the reason behind his annoyance and why he was snapping at everyone, looking for a fight.

He's got his woman by his side, so why wasn't he happy? Why was he being bitter and resentful, as if I was somehow ruining his life by being with George?

He had said that George wasn't one to be trusted, but even if George ends up breaking my heart, he has no business with it.

This was getting ridiculous, coming from someone who had moved on and was happy with his girlfriend.

"I'll be leaving soon." George stood up and announced. "I didn't mean to ruin your evening, but Camilla and I are going to the club."

"What nonsense!" Ziah bellowed. "You can't take a pregnant woman to the club, you fool!"

His reaction amused me. I wiped my mouth, biting my lips to hide the laughter that was threatening to burst out. Both Vespa and I grew openly amused, and her laughter was infectious. I didn't know when I started laughing so hard that I b