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After paying for the package, which looks pretty damn good, I punch Bella’s address into my map system and drive towards her apartment with a nervous knot in my stomach.

I expect her to be quite hostile towards me after what happened last night. But hopefully the flowers will soften the surprise of my visit.

I hope I don’t walk in there and find another man with her - or something to that effect. I sigh, clenching my jaw and flexing my fists around the steering wheel.

I can’t be this uptight when I arrive at her place.

Rolling my shoulders back and my neck on a half-circle I do my best to force myself to calm down. I’m here to see Bella - and work things out if I can.

That’s all.

There is no reason to be so tense.

Chapter 11

Isabella

In the morning, the moment I open my eyes, I know I can’t work today.

My mind is still ravaged with conflicting emotions about Nico and this whole crazy situation.

I can’t face him - not until I’ve decided how I want to handle it and that requires me to take some time to myself and clear my thoughts.

Dante is cooing in my arms as I walk around my apartment, cradling him against my chest.

“Shall we go for a stroll today?” I ask him, smiling and melting into the warmth of my love for him.

He kicks his little chubby legs out and squeals.

“I’ll take that as a yes.” I grin.

My phone chimes and it causes my stomach to knot. It’s probably work. I’ve already told Killian I won’t be in today, but I’m expecting to get some type of lecture from Nico.

Dante wiggles as I prop him up in his soft baby seat with toys all around him. He grabs at the leg of a teddy bear and drags it to his mouth. Everything goes straight into his mouth. I have to pay attention all the time and makes sure he doesn’t chew on something dangerous.

A heavy sigh of relief rushes from my lungs when I see it is Lina messaging me.

Lina: Heya girl, how’s life? Been missing you so much. What’s new?

I put a bit a thought into this last night and figured out that Icantell her about my guy-troubles as long as I don’t mention names.

Sitting in the sofa next to Dante I dial her number. It will be so good to hear her voice.

She answers with excitement.

“Bella, oh my goodness. I never seem to catch you at the right time.”

“Hey, Lina. I miss you too.” I complain, laughing as well.

After some normal catch up chats I sigh and say. “I’ve got some guy problems that maybe you can give me advice on.”

“Oh my word - I’ve been waiting for the day when you meet someone new. Spit it out - I want to know everything.”

I giggle. “I’ll start by telling - it’s my boss.”

She packs up laughing. “Oh dear. A work place romance. Ok - what else?”

“I don’t really know - I mean - he’s amazing. But I can’t figure out if he wants something serious with me or if I’m a bit of fun on the side. It’s confusing, and it’s bothering me.” I sigh.

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