“No one I know would either. And it makes me really sad that Carlo has those memories.”
“Well between you and me? We’ll make sure he has new memories to replace the bad ones.”
She nods.
“We definitely will. What time is your flight tomorrow?”
“We leave at twelve pm. We’ll get in at seven because of the time change.”
“I can’t wait to see you. These away games are so hard to get used to.”
“I know, I feel the same way. I used to love all the games we played. But now I just want to play home games so I can go to sleep with you in my arms. But as soon as we’re married, you’ll be able to come with me to games if you want.”
“Really?”
“Yes, we’re allowed to bring our wives. We have to pay for your flight and all the extras. But if it means having you with me? I’ll pay whatever I have to.”
“That will be so much fun. Another bonus to marrying the man of my dreams.”
She yawns.
“You need to go to sleep. My food just got here, I’m going to eat and then go to sleep. That way tomorrow will be here faster. I love you.”
“I love you too. Please be safe.”
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Gabriela
This morning I’ll be going to the bakery around lunch time. Rosaura said she would have the grocery list for me then. I can’t wait to cook with all of them. I love learning all these new things from them. This is one thing my mamá doesn’t do is cook or bake.
“Are you not baking today?” Georgíos asks.
“Not today. We have to run by the bakery and grab the shopping list. Then the mamá’s are going to help me make Gianluca’s favorite dinner and dessert.”
“You’re making enough for all of us, right?” Diego chuckles.
“I suppose.” I laugh.
We head to the bakery to grab the list, we have to go into the city to get some of the ingredients. Then we get back, we start cooking. I get Carlo ready and we all head to the bakery.
“Here’s the list of things you’ll need. We have most of the ingredients, but it’s always good to replace our stock as we go. You’ll have to go to a few stores to get everything. And I’vewritten down the best stores to get the stuff at.” Rosaura smiles as she cuddles Giancarlo.
“Thank you so much. I’m really excited to do this. I almost told him about it when he called last night.” I grin.
“Did he notice the house?”
“He did. But I didn’t tell him which house I chose. I told him he has to wait till he comes home. He was really mad about the other situation. I thought about waiting to tell him, but I didn’t want him to feel like I was keeping it from him.”
“That’s good. Secrets are never good, not even if you’re doing it to help him.”
“Yeah, I thought about how I would feel if it was turned around. I’d want to know everything no matter what.”
“If you can’t find something, give us a call or text and we’ll figure out a substitute.”
Rosaura hugs me and Carlo as we head out. Today’s traffic seems heavier than normal, it’s a good thing we have some time before he gets home.
Gianluca: On the plane. I can’t wait to see you. Love you
