#Chapter 156 – Between Lovers

I spend the rest of the day very quietly. Eventually, Nico and Christian do come out of the room and settle at the kitchen table with Frankie, where they hash out a bunch of what sound like really complicated plans. But, despite Nico’s glares and clear silent indications that I shouldn’t be hearing any of it, I barely listen. Instead, I go completely back to my roots and work, cooking up as elaborate a dinner as I can with frozen ingredients and whatever is in the cabinet, which isn’t much. I inquired about a grocery delivery, but Nico coldly informed me that when he said the apartment would be “locked down” he meant it – the elevator’s functionality has been shut off and all of the fire doors along the long staircase up to our apartment are sealed. I mean, it doesn’t sound very safe if there is a fire, but I’ve been assured that we’re very secure – that no one is getting up here anytime soon. Still, no fresh milk. It puts a cramp in my dinner plans. I cook and bake for ho