Chapter 39- Romance in Switzerland

Giovanni

With Fenice in my arms, I walk through the door of the chateau, bypassing the staff who’s at the entrance to greet us. I put my hand to my lips as one of them is about to speak.

“I’ll take her to bed,” I whisper to them before heading towards the staircase. She has been sleeping since she fell asleep in the limo and slept the entire ten-hour flight. She must have been exhausted, and I know waking up to get me probably contributed to it. What I did was pathetic. I have to better for her sake. I could have hurt her if I had gotten any more wasted and slept with Carina. I exhale as I gently place her on the bed and cover her with a blanket.

“I promise I’ll do better from now on.” I declare. I know she can’t hear me, but as long as we’re together, I’ll do everything right to earn my place by her side. Although it still may not be enough because she probably will leave me. I wonder how many days we have left? I know she’ll pick Gian