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She fell quiet, and someone honked their horn nearby.
“Answer me, Marissa.”
She released a trembling sigh. “I had an argument with Theo’s father. It’s nothing.”
This time he fell silent.
“Bruno?” she asked, sounding unsure if he was still on the line.
“What did he say?” he asked.
“It’s personal.”
“He hurt you.”
“I’m too sensitive.” She let out a husky laugh filled with pain.
“You’re kind-hearted and sweet,” Bruno said in a rough voice. “What did he say, Marissa?”
Silence filled the line again.
“He implied I’d be alone forever.”
“He’s wrong. Any man would be lucky to have you.”
“They’re not exactly beating down my door,” she said in a dull voice.
“What are you doing now?” Bruno asked.
“Watching television, but you called for a reason. Tell me about your date with Ashleigh.”
“Never mind that. Have you eaten?”
“Why?”
“Because I’m bringing you dinner.”
“Why are you always trying to feed me?”
“I’m a chef, and you claim to be a foodie. Give me the address to your apartment.”
“You’re a bully.”
“And you’re hard-headed. Address please.”
“What are you bringing?”
“Food from Garlique, a James Beard nominated restaurant, I might add.”
She laughed. “Well, when you put it that way… Fine.” She rattled off the street address and apartment number.
“I’ll be there in twenty-five minutes.” Bruno made a U-turn at the next light and drove onto Highway 20 going east.
When he arrived at Marissa’s apartment complex, he followed her instructions and took the stairs to the second floor. After a quick knock, she flung open the door, and he stood for a moment on the outside, drinking in her appearance in her black glasses, jeans, and a black T-shirt that fit snugly on her breasts and showed off her waistline. Her hair was pulled into a smooth ponytail, and a pair of gold earrings looped through her earlobes.
It was great to see her in person after weeks apart.
She adjusted the black glasses on her nose and inhaled. “Smells amazing.”
