Chapter 39 This Time

• Christiano had his fork raised and mouth open and ready for a bite when his phone buzzed. He hesitated for a moment, considering which of the two was more important before lowering his fork. He dabbed a napkin to the side of his lips even though they hadn't been dirtied with a single bite yet and picked up the phone with his other hand. He sighed as he fumbled to unlock the phone with only one hand.
• His eyes narrowed to slits. "Cameriere!" He called and raised a finger. A young lad in a white button-up with a black vest hurried over to his side. "Our coats." He instructed without waiting for the boy to respond first.
• (Waiter!)