You want to play, I thought irritated, get ready because I'm going to beat you at your own game
-In reality he admitted to me that he loved me for a long time, I said suddenly, sighing, besides he knows everything about me
-I understand better why Lorenzo keeps so many photos of you in his room, said his big brother suddenly.
I look at Lorenzo with a suspicious look. As he looks at me triumphantly, I step on his feet.
-Ouch!, said Lorenzo suddenly, grimacing
-What's wrong Lorenzo?, his father asks him
-Uh…no nothing, he replied, grinding his teeth.
- My name is Damon, Lorenzo's brother suddenly said in a deep voice, what's your name?
-Neeri, I replied, surprised that he spoke to me
-What a beautiful name!, she replied warmly. So how did you and Lorenzo meet? she added, her eyes sparkling with interest.
Lorenzo intertwined our fingers and I had to resist the urge to push him away. He spoke with confidence.
-Well, it was at a nightclub a few months ago. I had just finished a difficult presentation and needed to relax. And there I saw him in the middle of the crowd. Our eyes met and... it was love at first sight.
I tried not to roll my eyes. What a play!
-Yes, yes, it was very... romantic, I added, trying not to stumble over the words.
-You went to a nightclub!, exclaims his mother in shock, who let you go there
-My darling, let's see it's nothing, her husband reassured her
-Our baby is the type of person to accept candy from strangers and then get into their car, Lorenzo's mother said darkly.
-Honey it was 10 years ago, her husband reminded her
-It's the same thing, his wife replied.
I had to force myself not to laugh mockingly. I didn't know that Lorenzo was his mother's little baby.
-Mom, I was the one who accepted that he was leaving, said Damon in a cold voice.
-Next time let us know, his mother told him, sighing.
Lorenzo's father, a stern but fair looking man, was watching us attentively before suddenly asking.
-And what attracted you to Lorenzo? he asked, curious.
I took a deep breath, hoping my lie would be believable.
-Honestly I don't really know, I replied, staring at Lorenzo, I think the fact that he's upside down
-And you, my son, what attracted you to Neeri?
-Uh…her beauty, he responds hesitantly
-You could still make an effort!, exclaims his outraged mother
-Honey I think he must be shy, said her husband
-Sorry Neeri don't pay attention to him, his mother smiles at me
-And otherwise Damon, if it's not indiscreet, what do you do for work?, I asked innocently.
-I am the CEO of several companies, he replied in a serious voice.
I nodded, waiting for an opening.
-Have you ever had difficult situations to manage? I added.
-Nothing I can't handle, he said
I frowned. Nothing compromising here. We should be more subtle. As the evening wore on, I realized that it wouldn't be as simple as I had expected. Lorenzo, for his part, seemed to be having a great time bothering me, playing his role of affectionate boyfriend perfectly.
-You won this round, I said in a low voice, but I will find something on your brother.
Lorenzo smiles, leaning towards me.
-Good luck, darling. You'll need it.
I took advantage of the moment when everyone was busy toasting to try to slip away.
-Is it possible to go to the bathroom?, I asked them, I have a bit of a headache so I would like to freshen up my face