#Chapter 252– Starting the Deal

We stay quite late at the Bianci house that night, waiting for Kent to wrap up the deal. I admit that I’m fading a bit towards the end, my head on Daniel’s shoulder and my eyes drifting shut, wondering if I’m going to have to crash on a couch or something – But the Italians? Man, can they party. Even though I’m out of steam and I can tell Janeen and Jerome are flagging as well, the Bianci family keeps pouring drink after drink, shouting around the table cheerfully in a language I don’t understand. I don’t mind, though – the atmosphere is so warm and cheerful, and it’s good to see Daniel be the center of attention. Eventually, though, another cheer goes up when Kent and Alessi emerge from the back door, more drinks poured to welcome them. Kent greets his family warmly, but I note that his eyes move to me as soon as he has a chance. He frowns at what he sees and sets his glass down, hardly having tasted his drink. “No, Kent!” Natalia says, moving close to him as she clicks her tongu