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.