“I think I’ve been patient enough,” Crystal said, gazing out the window at the depressing weather. The city was engulfed by low-hanging gray clouds, the streets wet with a tedious drizzle that had been going on for a week. “You aren’t the only fish in the sea, you know.”
“Please don’t be like that, my darling. You know that no one cares for you as much as I do. If all goes well, we can meet tomorrow.”
“Where?” Crystal said skeptically.
“How does Milan sound?”
“Italy?”
“Yes, my darling.”
“Well...” This was sounding better. “Why don’t I just come now? I can do some shopping and... ”
“No!” Lanniter said. “I’ll let you know exactly when and where in a few hours.” He made some disgusting kissing noises in the phone. “I can’t wait to see you.”
“Yeah,” Crystal said. “Don’t call me anymore
