119 STAY OUT OF MY BUSINESS.

“Why are you here?” Lily questioned, her cold eyes staring into Giovanni's. The excited look on his face immediately faded away. “Is there a problem?” He questioned as he thought about anything he could have done for her to have such a reaction towards his presence at her home. “Oh, is it because I didn't call?” He asked with a nervous chuckle. She didn't reply and simply stared at him, wondering how she was going to chase him away. He was quite persistent when it came to her and it wouldn't be easy but she'd have to hold her ground. When she didn't respond to his question, he continued. “I'm sorry I ran out on you and didn't call to check in on you or explain why I did—” “Then explain now,” She told him. “Why did you run out that way as though you were being chased by the cops? Or was that it? Are you a criminal or something?” “Why are you speaking this way?” He questioned, puzzled by her words. “Did you hear something? Or were you told something?” His voice became low