THIRTY SIX

"Getting sick and dying wouldn't be such a bad idea...considering I'm stuck with you for life."She said bitterly.

She must've hit a nerve because his jaw tightened,Brie turned away from him."You gonna eat whether you want to or not."

"I won't."Brie spoke determinedly.

"If you don't eat,I'll only keep you down here for longer."He walked over to the food she had left on the bed."Your choice tesoro."She opened her mouth but he cut her off."Be careful how you answer because we leaving in two days.I'm taking the kids and going to Italy."

"Somehow hearing those dreadful words had Brie up and about on her feet,she glared at him."You can't take my children away from me.I'm their mother."

"And I their father.We have equal rights."He held the tray of food out towards her but she ignored it.

"You not taking them anywhere Giovanni.Not without me."

"That's in your hands tesoro....either you eat or you stay behind." His gaze flickered between her and the food."The choice is yours."