CHAPTER 48: It's fate...

Ricco

I'm already standing in the driveway when the car pulls up. When I see Celeste get out and smile, my heart finally releases the clench that it has been in since they drove away. She runs to me and hugs me tight, just as she always has. Relief floods my body seeing with my own eyes that she's okay. Anthony gets out with a sling on his arm. "Well, well, Celeste tells me you're getting slow, Anthony."

"I was just trying to make sure she had something to do after we got back to the hotel. Didn't want her to be bored."

"Hahah, I'm sure you did." I release Celeste and shake the guys' hands. We retreat into the house. "You guys want anything?"

"I would love some coffee, Daddy."

"Coffee, it is. What about you, guys?"

"Don't worry about it, Mr. Torelli. I was about to go in and make us all some lunch. We haven't eaten much."

"Randol, I will not argue with getting to finally eat your cooking." I slap him on the back as he plods to the kitchen.