Xavi's voice reached Julianna like she was some miles away, as if they were at the two ends of a long tunnel with Xavi standing at one far end and trying to get her attention. His voice echoed dully in Julianna's head as he asked her, “Julianna? Are you feeling unwell?”
He stepped closer to touch Julianna's arm, trying to peer closely into her eyes. It was his strong masculine cologne that filled her nostrils as he got closer to her and helped to bring her back to earth.
Julianna shook her head a little as if she was trying to shake off a hat from the top of her head. “It's just a little bout of dizziness. I believe I also missed breakfast this morning”. She took a step backwards from Xavi while simultaneously glancing at her wrist watch, a birthday present from Mr. Marcello when she ma
