로그인Elena did, in fact, like Sloane's home. It wasn't quite as big as the Ferraro estate but it was much bigger than her childhood home. It looked like a beach house out of a some teen movie with its light blue body and golden rooftop and window trims.The inside was just as spacious as Elena expected i
Before Elena knew it, her mother was running over, taking her suitcase, and then hugging her tightly."Hello, Elena," she said warmly. "I'm so glad to see you again."Her mother's voice cracked on the word "again" as she was overcome by her emotions. Elena found herself smiling at the simple but wel
"To top it all off," Luca continued, "I have to watch my boss, my best friend, make decisions that are objectively bad for him. Because they're what's best for everyone. Do you understand that?"Massimo didn't know what to say. Luckily, it didn't seem like Luca was waiting for a response."I've know
It took about an hour for Luca to arrive at the airport and reconvene with Massimo. The mafia don had gone back to the general entrance area—mostly so that Luca wouldn't need to purchase a ticket to meet up with him. Massimo didn't normally mind airport security protocols, but considering the troubl
"Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers," the agent at the gate announced over the loud speakers. "Again, Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers at gate G12."Elena hurriedly grabbed her suitcase and headed to the gate. Her plane was boardi
Massimo moved to follow after Elena's retreating form, but he was immediately stopped by a security guard."Sir, you need to wait in line—""Not now," Massimo cut him off firmly. He tried to move around the guard, but the man just shifted his position, continuing to block Massimo's path."I need to
Elena couldn't possibly regret going on this double date more than she already did.The night started off reasonably well. The four were seated at a nice, small and secluded table at Bouna Notte. Massimo had already taken care of the menu—apparently, they were doing courses and therefore didn't have
Elena looks between Joshua and Massimo. She really hadn't planned on them ever meeting—let alone Massimo recognizing Joshua!Which led to the unfortunate circumstance where Massimo would assume Joshua was Elena's husband. Elena really wished she hadn't blurted out his name so long ago.Elena debated
"Not skilled?" Massimo repeated, clearly amused. "You wound me, Elena.""She tells it how it is," Aria interjected. "Don't be fooled by her smile. Oh, look, the next course is coming out!"Things might have gone well if the conversation had ended there. But between the rich food and abundance of alc
To her surprise, Joshua nodded along. "So you made up a generic sounding name so Massimo wouldn't think you were lying. A name that just so happens to match mine—clever.""You're not mad?" Elena asked."No, why would I be?" Joshua asked in turn. "Fate has a funny way of bringing people together. It'







