12| Tasty Haven.

Ruby was already seated at a round table when Giovanni and I arrived at Tasty Haven, and her face immediately lit up as soon as she saw me.

"Hey, best friend." She beamed as we approached her, causing a smile to spread on my lips.

She leapt to her feet when we came to a stop in front of her and embraced me warmly.

Pulling away from the hug, she darted her gaze at Giovanni and raised a brow. "And who is this?"

"I’m Giovanni. Her favourite cousin." Giovanni introduced himself as he extended his hand for a handshake.

Taking his hand, she muttered in a sweet voice. "Hi, Giovanni. I’m Ruby. Her best friend."

A few seconds passed, and they were still holding hands while staring intently at each other.

"Giovanni, don’t you think the ladies would need some privacy?" I quickly interjected, snapping them out of their trances, and they quickly withdrew their hands.

What was that about? They couldn’t have possibly fallen for each other at first sight.

I looked around the restaurant, and when I sp