Her fist smashed against the polished surface of the desk in Luca's office room.
"How could you do that?!"
Luca never saw her that angry. He was worried that this might affect her health.
"Maria, please. Calm down."
She looked at him taking a seat in the armchair across him.
"I am so disappointed in you."
Her anger disappeared and she looked sad.
"They are going to kill you, her also."
Maria sighed and leaned back, closing her eyes. She didn't move when Luca kneeled beside the armchair and took her by her hand.
He looked at her soft and wrinkled hand and smiled, remembering how many times those hands caressed him, fed him, scolded him.
"I need you now and you know I have to do this."
Maria remained silent for a few moments before she opened her eyes and looked at him.
"You kno
