Chapter 124
We greeted each other in the manner I had come to expect. Cardi didn't hesitate, and kissed my cheek effusively. Claudio shook my hand and welcomed me back to his "house of pain and suffering" with a grin. "How are you Jeremiah, it's so good to see you, I can't tell you how much I have been looking forward to lunch today," Cardi gushed. "Hello Jeremiah," joined Claudio, shaking my hand vigorously, "sit, sit, and might I say that's a great suit." "He looks terrific doesn't he?" Cardi admired, winking at me. "You've spoken to your father haven't you Claudio!" I winked back at Cardi. "Yes, yes, okay... you got me. Hard to keep a secret in this town. Dad called me while you were being fitted, so I guess an ambush has been thwarted." "Then I guess I don't have to tell you to call your mot
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