INTIMATE DINNERS AND UNEXPECTED PHONE CALLS.

By the time they started to eat, the storm had fully begun. It was raining heavily like Alfonso said it would. The dining table was filled with all sorts of delicacies, ranging from lobster, chicken scarpariello, Risotto alla Milanese, Braciole, and so on. Some that she did not know what their name was. They ate while having small discussions. The dinner felt intimate and warm. She realized that she loved gatherings like this. Maybe it was because she did not do stuff like that most time when she was younger.

"So when is your wedding?" Delphine questioned abruptly.

Megan choked on her food, and Leo patted her back while she coughed out.

Again. What was with her sudden questions? A heads-up will be needed sometimes.

"Here have some." He handed her a glass of water and she drank it. She swallowed and dropped the cup on the large dining table. "Are you okay?" Leo asked, his dark eyes staring into her eyes.

"Yes. I'm fine."

"Oh, darling. Did I startle you with my question, I am sorry."