Pa was so happy when we returned to Valletta that he threw a big feast for dinner. We settled in the living room after dinner and Pa was the first to speak.
“I am glad you are home. Vaughn, you look much better. The trip was good for you. I missed you all, especially my son, Damien,” he jested.
We all laughed because we knew how much he hovered over him.
“You do realize that Auden, Vaughn, and I are here, right?” I drawled.
“Shush, your father missed his baby son!” Mayor Everette responded.
“Ma, you can't be supporting him on this. What happened when we were away?” Vaughn drawled.
The whole room erupted in laughter. It was good to be home.
“I have some wonderful news to share,” Damien said. “We managed to secure five investors and the documents will be signed next week. While we were in Milan, we met with the CEO of the Crown Jewel Plaza Hotel, Mr. Tommisso. He was a friend of Chairman Morrice.”