FORTY THREE

"Marco is so worried."Brie said."He called Giovanni the second you went missing."

"I miss him."Ari said,playing with something on her finger on close inspection Brie saw it's a beautiful diamond,her eyes grew large as saucers.

"What's that on your ring finger."Her gaze met Ari's.

"Marco and I got married before heading to Italy."Ari said with a smile.

"What?!"Brie gasped."And you didn't inform or invite me."

"Sorry.Everything happened so fast,he asked me...I said yes and the next thing I knew we in a church saying our vows and exchanging rings.We decided we'll tell everyone when you guys came to Italy. Please don't be mad."

"Of course not."Brie assured her."I'm happy for you...at least one of us found happiness.I know

Marco will take good care of you."

"He is."She squeezed Brie's hands."Hopefully you and Giovanni will also find your way to each other."

Brie smiled sadly."Forget about that.I need to get you out of here."