Pia paced back and forth across the room. She didn’t have a clue what she was
going to say to Lorenzo. The best
way to handle the situation would be to tell him the truth, which would
definitely be hard to believe. How
do you explain to someone that you were married and don’t remember saying I do.
Pia could imagine Lorenzo traveling down Hylan Boulevard to
her house not knowing what to expect.
Confused, and totally disgusted with her. What she couldn’t understand was why he was giving her a
chance to explain. If the
situation had been reversed, she would have dismissed him on the spot.
Glancing at her watch, she had less than a half hour before
he arrived, providing he didn’t hit any traffic. Picking up her landline, she dialed Lisa, hoping she had
found something out.
“Hey, feel like grabbing a drink?” Lisa asked.
“No thanks.
Lorenzo is on his way over. For some strange reason he’s giving me a
chance to explain.”
“Oh.”
Pia heard surprise in Lisa’s voice. Strange. “Do you think that’s a bad sign?” she asked rubbing her
forehead.
“No. I’m just
surprised, that’s all. But happy,”
her voice picked up, “that he’s giving you a second chance.”
“Are you busy?”
Pia asked. I the background
it sounded like someone was breathing in the phone while she spoke.
“Would I have asked you if you wanted to get a drink if I
were?”
“You’re right.”
Pia sat on the couch and immediately her right leg started shaking
uncontrollably.
“If it’s not too late, call me when he leaves. I’ll treat you to a margarita.”
“I will. Hey
before we hang up, did you find out anything else on the marriage certificate?”
“No. I’m waiting for my source to get back
to me. Hopefully I’ll have some
answers for you tomorrow.”
“Thanks Lisa.”
“Catch you later.”
Pia hung up the phone.
She crossed her legs to stop herself from shaking. Her nerves were
starting to get the better of her.
Falling in love with Lorenzo was the last thing she expected to do. Now she would have to fight for her
life, her relationship with him.
Somehow she had to make him understand that this marriage was a complete
farce, a set up with Larry having an ulterior motive.
Lifting her bright pink shirt off the couch, she stood and
put the shirt on over her white tank top, tying it at the waist. Checking herself in the mirror above
her couch, she frowned. Her hair
was in disarray and her make up faded.
Maybe she had a few minutes to tidy up.
Just as she was about to walk into the bathroom, the
doorbell rang. Pia took a deep
breath on the opposite side of the front door. Slowly she opened the door.
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Hmmm....I'm worried about who is with Lisa. Oh my, you're really messing with my head. lol. (in the best way, of course)
ReplyDeleteOoooo, what a cliffhanger! Well done.
ReplyDeleteNOT NICE!!! Lol. I was looking forward to finding out what was going to happen and now you make me wait ANOTHER week! How cruel! I'm so loving this story.
ReplyDeleteLorenzo is willing to hear an explanation then there is a definite promise for the relationship. But my gut is telling me Lisa is one to look out for.
ReplyDeleteWhy do I feel her sister knows more than she's letting on? Great Tale, again this week.
ReplyDeleteNo fair leaving us like this, hanging in midair. I just hope it's Lorenzo
ReplyDeleteWho's with Lisa? Who is at the door? Seven days is a long time to wait to find out. Great writing - I am on pins and needles waiting to know!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to tease your readers
ReplyDeleteI wonder how long the marriage will remain a farce.
ReplyDeleteStefan
Hopefully Pia can explain her situation so Lorenzo will have a better understanding. MJP
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