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“He stopped being our father the minute he disgraced the family name.”
“Maybe for you. And I had enough of this conversation with Marco, so let’s move on.”
They continued walking down the boardwalk to the parking lot where Enzo’s truck was. Enzo was quiet which wasn’t like him at all, and Ella assumed he was waiting for a moment to pry.
Finally, he swung his gaze to her. “Marco told me you met a guy on the bus.”
“And there we go,” she announced.
Enzo laughed. “I’m looking out for you.”
“I know you are, but trust me, you don’t have to.”
“You’re my baby sister. Of course I do.”
“That’s not what I meant.” She shook her head, still not fully able to comprehend it all. “It’s over.”
“That was fast. Was he an asshole?” Enzo stabbed two fingers into his chest. “Do I have to kick his ass?”
“Not an asshole. He’s actually a pretty great guy.”
Confusion flashed across Enzo’s features. “Then what’s the problem?”
“He has the wrong last name.”
Enzo’s dark brow curved upward. “I don’t get it.”
“Turns out he’s Joe Prescott’s grandson.”
Enzo’s eyes widened in amusement, his lips curving up a little too much. “You’re shitting me?”
“Do I look like I’m shitting you?”
Enzo laughed, and Ella punched him in his stomach which felt like hitting a brick wall. She shook her hand out. “It’s not funny.”
“Oh, that’s where you’re wrong, it’s freaking hilarious.”
“Are you done?” she asked.
“Not even close.”
“Laugh all you want, but I have a delivery to make.”
“Why don’t you take the truck?” Enzo said, fishing his keys out of his pocket.
She shook her head. “After my morning, I could use the fresh air.”
“Suit yourself. Just be careful.”
If Enzo had his way she’d be not only wearing a helmet but knee pads and elbow pads, possibly wrapped in bubble wrap as well.
“I always am.”
“And stay clear of that guy. You might think he’s good, but if he’s related to Joe, he can’t be all that good.”
She placed the bag of food in her front basket then kicked her leg over the seat. She turned in the direction she needed to go and gave Enzo a wave as she passed.
He called out to her, “It’s better this way!”
