Chapter 38
Too Close for ComfortAlfonso was standing awkwardly at Akash Lounge, leaning uncomfortably against the countertop to order his drink. His scowl and constant shifting from his left foot to his right telegraphed his unease. Lidia was standing beside him, with her right hand on his back, leaning in.
“What's the matter, Alfie? Why are you so tense?”
“It's the truffles, damn truffles!” he said. “I can't believe this happened.”
Her eyebrows bunched together and Lidia tried again.
“Everyone's worried, or mad,” she began, “but why is it bothering you so?”
Just then, Francesco approached the couple and noticed Alfonso's agitation right away. He stood on his friend's other side and questioned him too.
“This is a great problem,” Francesco said, “and we've got a problem, too. But I d
