"I didn't know I was really alive in this world until I felt things hard enough to kill for 'em..." ~ Richard Wright.
NIKOLAS PALLIS P.O.V
"You are still in the office? You are supposed to join us for dinner tonight, Niko," My mom, Cassandra said over the phone. "I told you I am arranging a family dinner."
"I know Mom, but this is an important deal. I cannot postpone it for tomorrow and Ruby is also not here. I will come as soon as I am done with this work. Okay?"
"But Niko, they are already on their way"
"Who?" I asked. "Are we accepting guests?"
"What? No." My mother hurriedly spoke, making me frown. "I forgot to tell you, my friend from Italy is coming tomorrow, good thing I remember, she wished to meet you."
I raised my eyebrow at her sudden change of behavior. "Okay, I will me
