45. Greed

"People leave but I never thought you would too"

~ Unknown

~ Present time ~

"Dario" I say in a blank tone.

He stiffens noticing my unattached voice, I see a brief flash of hurt crossing his features but he hides it quickly with a stoic expression.

I look away from his scrutinizing gaze, my stomach rumbles again letting me know what I initially came here for.

I make my way towards the open kitchen, I open the fridge, searching for potential ingredients for a good breakfast.

I settle for eggs and toast with coffee, I prepare my breakfast with my back turned to him, every few minutes later I can sense his gaze on my back.

I plate my food and pour out a cup of coffee, I hesitate before pouring in another cup.

I put my plate on the counter and sit on one of the high chair, I glance back at him, he's now seated on the sofa, staring out of the window.

I take the second mug and put it down on the marble countertop a little loudly, the sound makes him turn around towards me.

"Coffee" I say pu