"We need to report this to the police mom," I say to her.
"No-no, there's no need for that," She says shaking her head vigorously. She really looked distressed.
"What do you mean there's no need? This is a serious matter, I'll just grab my phone from my bag and tell them about this," I retorted, rummaging through my bag for my phone.
"No, Emily. You will do no such thing. Don't involve the police in this situation," my mother insisted, her tone becoming more serious.
I am taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor as I look at her in astonishment.
I look at my phone and then back at her. I didn't know what to do.
"Okay mom, let's just wait for Giovanni to come back home." I finally say, dropping my phone.
She nods her head. I spend the rest of the day, telling her about fathe
