ZARA’S POV
The first thing that caught my attention wasn’t his words, it was the suitcase he held. He moved towards me, dragging it along with him. He flashed a smile my way and I got to see his nice dentition.
“Did you hear everything?” I asked.
“Yes,” he nodded. “Now I can’t help but wonder if Lily was telling the truth or if she had misunderstood.”
“She misunderstood,” I cut in. “I really didn’t mean it that way.”
“I am expected to take your word for it?” he asked.
“I don’t care,” I said with a sense of urgency. “Why do you have a suitcase? Where are you going?”
“A business trip,” he replied dryly. “I have to leave now.”
“What!” I exclaimed in shock. “You didn’t think to tell me you were travelling until now?”
“I am sorry,” he muttered. “However, I also didn’t know until two ho
