Chapter 37: Close Call

Luca sits back in his chair, a strange mixture of emotions on his face. "Of course. Go ahead."

"Thanks." I hit the button to answer and leap up from my seat. "Javy? Can you hold on one minute?"

Quickly, I glance around for a quiet corner of the patio. Finding none, I head back into the restaurant. Maybe I'll find some privacy in the bathroom.

"Why didn't you call me?" I hiss into the phone as I make a beeline for the restrooms. "Did everything go through? Are you okay?"

"Maybe. Not really." I can hear the anxiety in his voice.

"Hold on one more second," I say. I push against the door to the women's room, but it's locked. Occupied. Shit.

I glance around. Another woman is already coming down the hallway, so I won't have any privacy if I stay here. And I don't want anyone who recognizes me to try and eavesdrop on this conversation. That might be a disaster for both me and Javy.

"Just another minute," I tell him. "I'm in a restaurant. I'm going to head outside."

I stride quickly ba