Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 254

Chapter 254

I look at myself on my phone, watching it ring and waiting for Aiden to answer. We've been so busy and it's been a long time since we've been able to catch up.

I told him a call wouldn't be enough, and I needed to see his face.

The call connects, and his face fills the screen, his smile immediately warm. He looks a little grainy and I can tell he answered me on his laptop.

"Hey, baby," Aiden greets me.

I can't help the smile on my face; it hurts. "Hey. You look different."

He shakes his head, his hair longer than the last time I saw him. "Trying a new look."

I chuckle, and he adjusts the pillow at his back.

"How's everything going? How's Italy treating you?"

I grin even wider, feeling my heart ease just a little at the sight of him. "It's good. Really good. I'm settled in, getting the hang of the language, the culture, the food.

around. I think it's just her way of giving me money in a

sounds like you and that sounds like

shrug. "Living in another country can

your painting? How's

the studio. I look at the paintings I've finished as they lean against the walls, along with

and materials. Had to throw

even been networking a

awesome. Knowing the right people is like 90% of it. I'm glad she's helping you out. It sounds like

feel a little stronger. "Yeah, I feel like I'm starting

knew you'd do

his position, and notice something in the background, a familia. -framed by a

freeze, my breath catching

I say, my heart skipping a

the expression fleeting but enough for me to know the anser.

heart rate picks

JOW

1/2

Chapter 254