Chapter 17

“Get her the banjo from the hall.”Marcelo announced. Jason was shocked to hear that.”But that belonged to your father.No one is allowed to touch it.” “Renee needs it,give it to her.” Jason was stunned. The banjo that belonged to Marcelo’s dad was off-limits but now he was allowing Renee okay it? Jason knew that Renee and Marcelo’s marriage was arranged by his mother against his wishes. He also knew his friend better than anyone. Marcelo had never let anyone,even a woman come close to him. But why was he softening towards Renee? Could he be falling for her? This was staring to get interesting. The waiter promptly returned,banjo in hand and presented it to Renee. “That’s the one from the hall!”An onlooker immediately recognized the sacred banjo. Just a short while ago,Catherine had taunted Renee,asserting that the banjo in the hall was an antique meant for display only. Now, as Renee took hold of it,Catherine’s smugness seemed to fade,replaced by a sense of being publicly mocked. Catheri