Return Trip

'Santiago said you didn't take the money I paid you for your services.' Louis poked her. They were both waiting in the sitting area for the chopper to arrive and their bags were packed.

'I want to speak to Matteo before I leave.' Wendy said emotionlessly. She was not going to give Louis the reaction he was trying to get out of her.

'That's none of my business.' He grunted. 'Immediately the chopper lands, we're off. If he is not here in time, I'm afraid we'll have to leave before -'

'There will be no need for that. He is five minutes away.' Wendy deadpanned.

'Oh beautiful.' Louis murmured. The sound of voice or the expression on his face, however, didn't look beautiful.

Immediately Matteo's head appeared at the door, Wendy sprang up and went to him. She ran into his arms and sobbed like a child.

Louis looked unbothered and busied himself with his phone.

'Oh, darling calm down. So sorry, darling.' Matteo murmured rubbing her back through her soft orange chiffon dress. When Wendy stoppe