Chapter 137

The waiter came over to the table, while Philip and Celeste were still locked in each other's arms, and asked Frank if champagne was in order.

Frank said, "Yes it is. The best you have, please."

Philip whispered into Celeste's ear, "Don't ever leave me like that again. I nearly went crazy, without you in my life. I still have pains in my side from where Antonia kicked me. Mentally, you broke me down. I thought I had done something wrong. My religion is my religion, not anyone else's. Everyone is free to choose his or her own path in this life, and no one has the right to change them."

Celeste smiled "I know, Philip. Father Chang told me all about that. Everything is straightened out in my head now. I love you and I want to be with you. I do not want to get married yet. I would like us to live together. I will be here in Milan for as long as you want me, and after a while, when we both are really ready, if you ask me to m