Chapter 23 XXIII

We are currently in Italy. Ismail and I are having dinner outside at this beautiful restaurant. The sky is so beautiful, with all the stars shining so bright. I am wearing a satin burgundy mermaid gown. This is our last week in Italy. We spent the first two weeks working and the last week is spent like a vacation. "So, I have been meaning to ask you," I say while eating my steak. "What?" Ismail asks. "How long have you known Udar was in love with Fatima, and you didn t tell me?" I ask trying to sound indignant. "Why?" Ismail says chuckling, "Am I supposed to tell you that?" "Yes, you are supposed to tell me," I reply, "Because… we re friends," I say realizing it is true. Having gotten to know Ismail better over the past weeks and especially during this trip, we have gotten close, and I enjoy his company more than I ever thought I would. When I think of how we were before and how we are now, I have to l