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102 : Making New Friends
• Tuscany, Italy •
"See you soon?"
"Yeah."
"I'm serious."
"I know." Théo smiled at the pouting brunette standing in front of him.
Anastasia already hugged him twice, but it seemed she wasn't done bidding him goodbye. Their dinner with Enzo had been private but rather fun, even though it didn't even take an hour. "I wish you and Via could drop by during the reception at least."
"We'll see." Théo put on a quick grin. "I have work commitments that month, like I said. And her band's gonna be busy touring till next year, so..."
Ana sighed. "Okay." Her lean shoulders drooped.
"I'll tell her you said hi."
"Only if...she's in a really good mood." She made a face, seeming bothered by the thought. Her bodyguard stayed close to her and kept glancing around while holding the car door for her.
Behind the guy stood Enzo, her brother's best friend and business partner.
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