Chapter 12. Uncovering Secrets.

Elena forced herself off the bed and got to the phone on the couch before Luca. She grabbed it and turned it off quickly as the ringing stopped. She turned to look up at a surprised Luca.

“What…..” he asked with a shocked expression.

Then he realized Elena stood up from the bed…” I told you to fucking stay put!” He berated while Elena gave a sheepish smile. He eyed her and carried her in a bridal style and placed her back on the bed.

“Luca, I’m fine. I can walk on my own,” Elena protested.

“I don’t care. You could have hurt yourself,” he replied.

Elena still held onto the phone like her life depended on it.

Luca stood and looked down at her while Elena tried her best to avoid his gaze.

“What was that about?” He asked. Elena looked at him pretending she didn’t know what he was pointing at.

“Why did you rush like that to pick the phone?” He asked while Elena bit her lips.

“Ugh….I didn’t want you doing things for me. It feels weird.” She chuckled nervously. From the look on Luca’s face,