*Elio*
Just as the love of my life was falling asleep in my arms, my phone rang and made her jump. I pulled it out of my pocket to see Leo’s name on the screen and tried to stop myself from being irrationally pissed at him.
I knew it wasn’t really his fault that Cat had been woken from her little nap, but it was hard not to want to put my anger somewhere. All I had wanted from this vacation was to ensure that Caterina got the rest and relaxation she deserved, and I couldn’t even give her that.
It was so frustrating feeling like I was constantly failing her in everything I did. She was so precious to me, but I couldn’t even manage to help her nap in peace.
I helped her get comfy on the couch without me and decided to take the call out on the porch. I took a deep breath while staring out over the moonlit ocean. Deciding I couldn’t delay it any longer, I answered the phone.
“This better be important,” I snapped by way of greeting.
