Chapter- [ 116 ]

[ Aitana ]

Nervousness and uneasiness played trampoline inside my stomach as I see my reflection in the mirror. I couldn't fathom the fact that I actually invited Maximus to our club and he agreed to come without a second thought- means he could had cooked up some excuses to change the venue but on the contrary, he happily accepted my proposal.

Weird and unexpected.

"Are you ready to go, tesoro?" Alessandro's hushed voice near my shoulder forced me to look up at the mirror. I didn't realise the time that I spent last ten minutes pondering over Maximus. Did he really deserve my solo focus on his mood? The answer was also unknown to me.

"Umm..yeah. I am ready."I shook my head trying to retain my confidence on my face. I didn't want to look like a lost kid who yearns for someone to bring back her favorite toys.

"Ana, hey look at me..."He made me turn and cupped my face softly in between his hands,"I know it's not easy for you, fuck! It's a torture to pretend in front of a person who bre