51.1-Kissses

Lola - On the Evening of Saturday the 15th

I let in Gio and Markum at the special knock. I’m happy to see them, but I was expecting Damien first. I try to hide my disappointment by cuddling with them in the doorway, asking what’s for supper.

“It’s a surprise and will be along shortly my dear,” Gio says with a grin.

“Lola, you look adorable,” Markum says while Gio helps me twirl.

“Thank you, but where’s Damien?” I shyly ask.

“Last I saw, he was getting ready,” Gio says with a kiss on my hand.

I take a deep breath to calm my anxiety. They wouldn’t lie to me, and I must be patient. Gio pours us some mixed drinks, and I sit to relax with them. Markum’s telling a cute story about Gio when he’s interrupted by another knock.

The door opens, and in comes the food trolley being pushed by Damien. He does look handsome and clean-cut compared to earlier, but his servitude makes me furrow my brows.

“Dinner is served,” he says proudly.

“No. That’s not what I meant. I wasn’t punishing you, D