Chapter 27

“So what did Kristen say when you told her about me?” His eyes flashed.

Alissa hid her face behind her wine glass pretending she wanted a drink. “What do you mean, about you?” she said coyly, still hiding her face.

His forehead creased, “You've not spoken to her?” he asked surprised.

“I kind of did, but she didn't think it a good idea.”

Luca's brow creased fully, “I wonder why she'd say that.” He shrugged, “It's not true though,” he said with a smirk

“You don't suit arrogance, Luca,” Alissa said truthfully.

His face relaxed in shock, “I- I'm sorry” he looked concerned again, some of his confidence deflated before he straightened again. “You have a way about you, Miss Howthorne, I just cannot pinpoint it.” He stared intensely across the table. She shifted uncomfortably under his stare. She didn't know if it was a good thing he couldn't 'pinpoint her'.

Colin arrived to clear their plates, “A soft drink for you, Sir?”

“Yes, lemonade please, and a jug of water for the table.”

Colin