Chapter 43. Reignited.

“Nah, it’s no fun to tell you, Carlos,” Celine said as a wicked smile played on her lips and hung up the phone. It was going to be a crazy night. She could feel it.

She walked to her wardrobe to pull out something to wear for the night.

*******

Andrea picked up the glass of wine he was finding solace in that night after the argument with Luca. He found himself in a web of confusion that moment, drowning like he could not be saved. He felt useless and worthless. Right now, staying alone would only drive him crazy. He needed company. Then he thought of Lucia. They haven’t talked since their last conversation. Even though she agreed to come back to work, it doesn’t mean she would work as his secretary. She would be transferred back to the department she was brought from. To crown it all, she wasn’t back to the company generally. He picked up his phone and dialed her.

“Hey,” came a nervous voice from the receiver’s side.

"Can you come over...," Andrea's voice trembled. "Just for a minute