Chapter 23: Dirty Thought

“Them!” Fabby exclaimed, pointing at Carlo and Olivia.

Carlo and Olivia froze as Fabby's finger singled them out. They exchanged a quick glance before looking away. Carlo hurried over to Fabby, crouched down, and took her hand.

"Fabby, you asked me to get you ice-cream first. Why are you asking brother Javier for more?" he said, giving her a meaningful look, hoping she would remember her promise to him.

Fabby burst into laughter and moved away from him, going to her brother, who looked confused by the interaction between his sister and Carlo.

“Javier, forget about the secret. It’s meant to be a secret, remember? Let it be then,” Fabby said, smiling sweetly at her brother.

Javier looked at Olivia and then back at his sister. “Are you sure you don’t want me to know what this secret is all about?” he asked, glancing at Olivia, who avoided his gaze.

Fabby shook her head and ran upstairs to her room, leaving the five of them downstairs. Javier turned to Carlo and stepped closer to him. “I