Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Moments.

I liked the pistol, though. I had already thought about bringing my own gun, just in case. My phone's light was on display because of its vibration. Good, I was about to ask Adriano what all of that was for.

Adriano: Did you get my gift?

Me: Yes. It's a very strange gift.

Adriano chuckles. "It is. Well, my company has an event. Members of the company's affiliates have to be there, and as my wife, you'll have to accompany."

"Oh." Was all I said. Maybe it was a good chance for me to learn more about his mafia. "The gun, will there be enemies there?"

"There are enemies everywhere, my love, even around us." He made a good point. "I thought since you are a skilled shooter, you can't always depend on my men. So it's better if you had a gun with you wherever you go."

"Thank you." I subconsciously smiled at his consideration. What was I doing?

"I'll pick you up by seven pm tomorrow."

"I'll be ready."

"I miss you."

"Do you?" I sat on the bed, mindlessly swinging my legs.

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