Natalia -
The temperature outside was subzero, so I wrapped my coat around me even more tightly before entering Club Starbutts, which was a place I was familiar with.
"Natalia!
As I walked in, I overheard Rocco saying.
"After all this time, it's great to finally catch up with you. Are you okay?"
"Yes," I managed to cough out. "Thank you."
"So what brought you here? Hope you are no longer having problems with your finances?"
"Kind of," was my response.
"It's helpful to know that." He showed a grin. "You must be here with Alessandro, right? He did not let me know that he would be coming to visit. I sincerely hope that this is not a surprise visit from him." He let out a laugh.
I did not laugh along with him and instead just bit my lips in preparation.
"I arrived alone. To clarify,
