The Call

I stood outside on a balcony. When I heard footsteps behind me, I knew it was him.

Obviously, I told him to meet me here.

"What's up kiddo?" He asked from behind me and I walked into his opened arms.

"Nothing much, I'm just trying to keep my head above water, you?" I asked and he chuckled at me.

"I'm Vincenzo Martinez, I'm always good." He said with a smile on his face.

"Even when you're not?" I asked.

"Even when I'm not, but I'm fine. Seriously, Joan." He said so I smiled at him.

"I'm really sorry to tell you this but I'll have to turn your offer down." I said and he frowned at me.

"Why?"

"Because I don't want to work for you." I lied and he raised his eyebrow at me.

"What did he tell you?" Vincenzo asked curiously.

"That he won't accept my resignation." I said and Vincenzo's eyebrows raised in amusement.

"Joan?" He called and I looked up at him. "Are you romantically involved with Louis Valentino?" He asked carefully. "Because that's the only logical explanation why he would not w