Page 60 of Flawed

He leans closer, chirping, "Not if they're Miss Chanel, my number one flight attendant."

I stare at him in shock.

"Are you going to take the key?" he asks.

"Umm... Are you being serious? Or is this a joke?"

His face falls. "No, it's not a joke. You said you needed to move somewhere that wasn't near your old place. Plus, it needs to be big enough for you and the baby. I think this will do, don't you?"

I scoff. "Yeah, I think this will do. This will more than do."

"Okay, then. Glad you love it, because right now, I have movers at your house. They're going to be bringing all your stuff here within the next hour," he informs me.

My mouth drops to the floor.

He puffs out his chest. "You should see your face right now."

I stutter, "A-are you kidding me right now?"

"Nope. I hope you enjoyed your last night in your apartment."

A strange feeling overpowers me.

The last night in my apartment.

Luca will never be able to stop by again.

"What's wrong?" Massimo asks.

I shake off the sadness and smile. "Nothing is wrong. This place is beautiful. How much is my rent?"

"Did I not make it clear that I'm giving this to you?"

"To live in, but I have to pay rent," I proclaim.

Massimo puts his arm around my shoulders. "The title is getting changed into your name as we speak. You'll have some paperwork you have to sign. But there's no rent."

More shock hits me. I clear my throat. "I'm going to own this?"

"Yes."

I gape at him.

Amused, he adds, "I'm also increasing your salary to include the property taxes, insurance, and condo fees. So you don't have to worry about those."

Overwhelmed, I question, "Massimo, can you keep it in your name?"

"Why would I do that?"

I blurt out, "So no one can find me."

Silence fills the air. He finally nods. "Okay, but it's yours. When you're ready to transfer the title, just let me know."

"This is too much!" I proclaim.

He firmly insists, "No, it's not. And I don't want to hear about it again. But there is one thing you have to do for me."

I tilt my head. "What is it?"

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