Gigi felt her heart drop.
"What do you mean you'll be late, Leo?" she muttered, covering her mouth over the phone. "How can you be late today of all days?!"
"I know, I know, I'm sorry. But don't worry, I'll come over there as soon as I can. Something came up, but I promise I'll get there."
"How can you tell me not to worry!" Gigi exclaimed, while trying hard to contain her voice. "You can't do this to me, I need you here!"
"Love, you got this. I promise I'll explain later, but I had something to do before the trial. I'm on my way there though, and I'll be there as soon as I can. Don't worry Gigi, everything will go well, okay?"
Gigi couldn't help but be madder. How could she tell her not to worry when she wasn't even here? She darted a glance at the opposite end of the waiting room
