Roland turned to look at Alvera instinctively as Andrina spoke.
She did not move, her head still turned towards the window.
"Roland, why are you not saying anything?"
"I have already arranged the itinerary for this trip. I'm not bringing you along this time, maybe next time."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone as the awkwardness hung in the air.
...
Andrina pouted. "I want to take a break to travel around with you. So much has happened lately, I just wanted to..."
"Then I'll arrange for you to go to France. You like France, right? I'll hire two bodyguards for you."
"I... "
"Okay, that's settled then."
With her back to him, Alvera smiled lightly, feeling satisfied.
"Don't you want to go with your beloved woman, Mr. Francois?" She said after Roland hung up
