Chapter 59
"I think I'm ready." "You better be. Do you know how much effort it took for me to get them in one place?" "My love, it will be okay." "Okay, okay, I'm ready. You go in first and set the mood." "This isn't a debutante ball!" "Just do it." "Wuss." I go into the living room alone and face Matteo, Maria and Lorenzo sitting on the huge couch. "Akila, darling, why did you call us here?" Maria asked worriedly. I love how after so many years she still sees me as a member of this family. "Without knowing, you've been waiting for this day for a long time." I start, glancing behind me to see if they're visible yet. "And I have been sworn to silence but today that promise is broken." "My girl, who are you talking about?" Lorenzo asks. Matteo looks pretty neutral about the situat
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