#Chapter 311 – Chance Meeting

“Oh hey, Tony,” I say, beaming at him and resisting the urge to laugh my ass off at his slack jaw, his unblinking stare. “Nice to see you! Did you just come out for a drink or,” I look around, but don’t see anyone with him, “are you out on a date?” “Whaaaat weird-ass alternate dimension did I fall into?” Tony whispers, running a hand through his hair just as his face bursts into a grin. “The best kind,” I say, grinning at him in return, wrinkling my nose. I jump a little as the bartender places the two beers in front of me and names his price. “You can put them on my tab,” Tony says, raising his chin towards the bartender, who nods and walks away. “Aw, thanks, Tony,” I say, genuinely touched. “That was nice.” “Seriously, Ari,” he says, stepping closer to me and looking around, anxious. “What the hell are you doing here? This isn’t the sort of place where –“ “Daphne, let’s –“ Luca strides over, his voice tight and anxious, but his whole demeanor shifts when he realizes tha