CHAPTER 11
GIA
Patrick gently wiped away the tears that remained on her cheeks. As if it were a normal reaction, she cuddled up in his strong arms. Out of nowhere, another bright lightning bolt lit up the room. A loud c***k of thunder shook the house and made Gia jump out of Patrick’s arms. The lights sizzled before going dark. She sat straight up, wide-eyed and shaking. What in the hell?
"And there it is …" Patrick complained. "It's no surprise, don't worry. The lights always go out when it storms." Patrick got up and looked out the front window. Still pouring rain, the whole neighborhood had gone dark. Carefully making his way back to the couch, he sat back down next to Gia. No longer focusing on her problems, the thunder had her full attention.
"You don't like storms?"
Gia shook he
