Chapter 42 I Wonder What She Wants?

Joemar Russo's POV

Who is this?

Staring down at my phone, I send the text with a grin, knowing full well who it is. I finish filling the two glasses with ice, then check for her reply:

Very funny.

My phone rings.

I’m both surprised and impressed by the bold move of her calling me, and answer, “Hello?”

“I don’t think Russo is your real last name.”

“It’s not.”

“What?” The shock in her voice resounds through the connection. “It’s not? Do people know this? Is it public knowledge?”

“It’s not a secret, but it’s not something I advertise either.”

There’s a pause, but then she asks, “What’s your last name?”

“You don’t do any research, do you?”

“I do plenty for characters or restaurant reviews. Research on people I know is something I avoid if I can. I’d rather know the real them.”

“Sounds like you’re catching on to the manipulation of the media.”

“If I didn’t prior, I do after the other night. Today is the first time I feel like I can breathe a little.” The sound of her breathing rushes forwa