Chapter 74

“It’s alright,” Julian said, “I understand… but I still miss you. I came to take you out for lunch. At least we can have some minutes to be together. What do you say, I have a really nice place in mind and I’m sure you will love the food there”

He stood up from the desk, expecting Nina to do the same, but when she remained seated he frowned. He knew what was coming before she even opened her mouth. Another excuse.

“Damn it, Nina” he swore, you are really going to tell me you’re too busy to have lunch with me too?”

“I’m sorry, Julian, but I have a lot of do and time is running out. We can do this some other time”

Julian ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. The office suddenly became too hot for him and she watched as he unbuttoned the sleeves of his shirt and folded them. “And how many times have you told me that, huh?”

Nina couldn’t reply. She knew that he was right, but she couldn’t help the situation and really wished that he would underst