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Chapter 51
Sandro’s turned out to be an Italian restaurant that was so far out of my usual price range that I baulked at the bowl of pasta for $29. Still, I kept my mouth shut as Marek ordered a $67 Veal Bolognese. I decided on a half order of Rigatoni Carbonara. Marek ended up ordering a side of Burrata as well as a glass of red wine. I opted just for some water.
We were seated inside near the back but I was still surprised that he chose a place so open. We were quiet for a long time, his wine being served, my water being delivered, and the Burrata being set out between us.
“Ria, what were you thinking?”
Marek’s voice wasn’t angry anymore. It was more exhausted than anything. He rubbed his eyes and his shoulders fell as his own body seemed to sink into small chair. I looked down at the plate in front of me.
“I thought I could help.”
“By putting yourself directly in harms way? Ria, please. You
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We made it back in good time even without Aleksei’s manic driving and the both of us headed up into the penthouse. I put my finger on the pad and allowed it to scan me before the door unlocked. Leaving the door open for Lec, I threw my jacket on the counter and kicked off my shoes.“Rosaria…”“I’m going to take a shower and then make dinner.”I disappeared into my room, tossing the pictures onto my bed before slamming shut the bathroom door. Everything came off as I stepped into the shower. Putting my head into the stream of water, I let it run down my face. It forced me to hold my breath as the water ran down my face.Pulling my face out of the water, I took a gasping breath. My mind felt better. I didn’t really know what I was going to do or how I felt but at the very least I felt a little clearer. My heart pounded in my chest and I pressed my hand against
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