Never Ending

Chapter Twenty-Two

Going to a different country having no idea where you'll find him is an action of an impulsive crazy person. Yes, I believe I am just that. So here I am, in front of the desk of the hotel's front desk, hoping for any available rooms I could lease.

The lady named Juliet smiled at me behind the desk. "It appears the presidential suite is the only suite available, Miss von Schiller." She said with her thick Italian accent.

I nodded. "I'll take it." And give her my credit card.

After checking in, I went inside the elevator and push the 9th button. When the elevator opens at 9th floor, I went outside and carrying a few bags in my hands and went inside my room. I plump down on the couch and settle my bags on the floor. Now, what should I do? Florence is too big of a city to find just one person.

Remembering I have Alexander's phone number, I look for his name on my contact list and click call.

It took 4 rings before he answer my call. "Salve." He said.

"Alexander, it's me."

"Vita? Hello. I must admit that I'm a bit surprised that you called." He said amusement in his voice. "To what do I owe you the pleasure?"

"I'm in Florence." I said. When he went silent, I continued. "I was hoping if you could help me locate your cousin? I think a conversation is long been overdue."

I heard him smile on the other end of the line. "Of course, meet me in Ristorante Plaza tomorrow."

"No, I must go to him today." I insisted. "Please. I cannot let this day end without seeing him."

"Alright. Do you think you can manage to find it in 2 hours?"

"I'll find a way."

Unlike in Berlin, I have people to do things for me and I will always have Nikolai to help me out in distressing moments. Now, I have to navigate my way in a place I have never been recently and do things alone. I have been in Italy but never imagined it would be really crowded during this time. Oh right, it's already summer and tourist are packing up to get away.

After a few wrong turns, I manage to ask a few people right directions I made it to Ristorante Plaza. I heaved a sigh of relief. Before I went inside I looked at my wrist watch and found out I'm 5 minutes late. When I went in, the hostess brought me to Alexander.

"Grazie" I said before smiling to Alexander who stood up kiss my cheeks.

"I see you manage to get here safe and sound."

I laughed a little before we sat down. "I have underestimated the crowd. I'm sorry I'm 5 minutes late."

He shook his head, grinning at me. "It's quite alright. The important thing is you're here."

"How is he?" I asked, turning serious and a bit shaky.

"He's well, only he lacks drive now. He waits for you constantly every day, looking over his phone to check if you have text him or called."

I frowned. "I badly want to see him."

He smiled. "In that case, shall we go?"

I furrow my eyebrows in confusion. "Go where?" I thought he have set Callum to meet me here.