I glance up from my iPad with a furrow in my brow. “Uhh, working? I have some things to do before I leave for Italy in a couple days.”
She sets her bag down on her desk and removes her coat. “No, I mean, it’s the day after your wedding.Why are you here?”
“Contractual wedding.”
“Yeah, whatever. Still a wedding, nonetheless. Now stop avoiding the question.” She walks over and takes a seat in the chair across from me. “Why’re you here?”
“Because I still have a company to run.”
She scoffs, narrowing her gaze on mine. “Please, you know everything would be fine without you.”
“And what do you expect me to do if I’m not here working?”
Izzy shrugs. “Well, I mean, with that kiss, I figured?—”
“Oh, no, please do not start that with me.”
“Okay, Miss Testy. What is wrong with you today?”
I let out a sigh. “I’m sorry. I just… didn’t get much sleep last night.”Lie.
Izzy is silent for a moment, studying me, then says, “You look pretty rested to me.”
“You know, for my best friend, you’re sure drilling me quite early this morning.”
“Yes, and as your best friend, I deserve to know how your wedding night went.”
“Contractual wedding.”
Izzy waves me off. “Oh, pish posh. What happened last night? I needallthe details.”
I quirk a brow at her. “Are you feeling okay?” She knows how I feel about Massimo, so why does she even think there’s apossibilityanything happened between us? I mean, somethingdidhappen, but she’s not supposed to think that.
“I watched the two of you very closely last night. Massimo couldn’t keep his eyes off you the entire time you were doing your best to avoid him. And that kiss? You can’t tell me you didn’t feelanythingfrom that kiss.”
“What kiss?”
“You’re not fooling me, Liana. Now, spill. I want all the tea.”
“I don’t know what to tell you, Izzy.”
“Fine, you don’t want to tell me, then I’ll find out straight from Massimo. I still have his number.”
“You wouldn’t.”
“Try me, my dear, sweet, innocent cousin.”
I let out an annoyed sigh. “You’re just as persistent as that man,” I mutter.
Izzy claps and squeals. “Yay! I knew you’d come around. Now, out with it. I knowsomethinghad to have happened.”
“Calm down.I’m still a virgin.”
Izzy’s shoulders slump forward.
“Oh my gosh! I can’t believe you seriously would think I’d have sex with that man.”
“He’s hot, Liana. You’re married now. You might as well make the most of your relationship.”
