"Just do what you say, Dino," I advised, hoping to avoid any problems.

"I'm only concerned with Martina and nothing else," he said.

"All right," I replied.

Even though it was freezing outside, the customers continued to drink and dance.

We had just started drinking when I noticed someone staring at me as I turned around. It had to be Aliana. She motions with her hand to me. I give her a nod in response. When I saw her, she appeared to be inebriated. She isn't alone at her table. She is accompanied by three female companions. Laura answered the phone, so it's possible she called to invite me to...