“And you think apologizing publicly in front of our friends is enough?”
My sister laughs as if I just told her the funniest joke, and her phone begins to ring. It’s her husband, but before she takes it, she leans over and gives me a kiss on the cheek, squeezing my arm.
As she stands, getting ready to leave, she shakes her head and tells me, “Oh, no, big brother. Apologizing won’t be enough. Be prepared togrovel. She’s worth it.”
Of course she’s worth it.
That was never a question in my mind.
Now it was time for me to stop being a coward and get the love of my life back.
I can’t believe I’m sending this message, but here goes nothing. I need everyone’s help.
Immediately after I press send, the replies come in one by one.
Sly
How can I be of service, amico?
Sully
Reporting for duty.
Nixon
What’s up?
Enzo
Not interested.
Sully
Shut up, Zo-Zo. Our boy needs something.
Enzo
Not my boy.
Let me rephrase. I need help, but it’s optional.
I have less than twenty-four hours to collect as many of Raina’s favorite things as I can and I can’t possibly visit all the places on my own.
Sully
It’s about time you won her back.
I should have tried more than a week ago.
Sully
Agreed.
Enzo
You’ve been even more insufferable this week.
I haven’t even seen you, Enzo.
