Chapter 12. Preparation for the Meeting

Roman’s POV

“Mio nipote, how are you doing today?” Nana asked from the other end of the line, to which I just shrugged, even though she couldn’t see me.

“Good. How are you, Ma?”

“I’m good too. No, even ‘good’ is an understatement. I am elated, delighted, excited, and a little nervous, too,” Nana chattered happily, making a smile curve my lips. “Today is D-Day, Romano. I hope you haven’t forgotten about it?”

“Of course not, Ma. What do you take me for?” I huffed.

“I’m sorry, darling. You know you’ve deceived this old woman so much that she doesn’t even know when you’re telling the truth. Remember some years back when you told me you were dating that one lady—Lana, or what was her name? Correct me.”

“Yes, Lana. You got it right. Well, things didn’t work