Chapter 35: The Encounter At the Mall

Kal's POV

My father called a few moments ago to tell me that they have arrived in Italy already. I am at the office, getting set to leave. Achilles says he'll be off today so that he'll be able to get prepared for the gala, courtesy of Tarantino wanting to get him clothes for the party.

I also have to go home and get a few things done. My parents would be having our extended family over for dinner and I have to purchase stuff for it because we'd be holding it as soon as we're back from the Gala.

Linda calls me the moment I step out of my office.

"Hey, Kal," She sings. I sigh, knowing what she's going to say next. "Mum and Dad already left?"

"Yes, I reply. Didn't they call to inform you?"

Linda grew up seeing both of my parents as her parents and up till now, she addresses them as such. Not even her parents have the privilege to be acknowledged as such by her.

"Well, they did." She says, drawing the sentences slowly.

I roll my eyes and nod at one of my employees that greeted me w