Chapter 198

*LORENZO* “Yes.” “I’m amazed you have any teeth left.” She grins, showing me she has perfect teeth. “I have never tried coffee without sugar. I will make you some more.” She hops out of bed, all long naked legs and flowing raven hair. “It’s okay. Don’t go.” “I want to.” And she disappears once more, taking my phone with her. A few moments later, I hear Dua Lipa singing “One Kiss” over the sound system downstairs. Danica doesn’t just like classical music. I smile. ************** Danica dances around the kitchen, preparing another coffee for Lorenzo. She cannot remember a time when she felt this content. She came close at times when she was dancing and singing with her mother in the kitchen in the orphanage. But here there is more room to dance, and with the lights on she can see her image reflected in the glass wall that leads to the balcony. She grins; she looks so happy. It’s such a contrast to when she arrived here. Outside, it’s a cold and wet morning. She shimmies over to the windo