Giovanna: chopping veggies "This beef patty will make the dish unforgettable! Who needs tradition, right?"
I sit on the couch watching her cook what are you making
Giovanna: smirking Oh, just a little something special for the ol' taste buds. adds beef patty to the pot
Giovanna: stirs the pot, humming a classic Italian tune Ah, the aroma is already calling me.
can’t wait to eat this!
Giovanna: tastes the soup Hmm, something's missing... grabs a bottle of red wine Aha! pours a glass and adds it to the pot
Giovanna: grins mischievously Well, aren't you lucky, Charlie? This dish is about to get a touch of class! winks
Giovanna: adds freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the pot There we go, now it's perfect! laughs
I continue watching her cook
Giovanna: serves the soup into bowls Voila! Dinner is served! places a bowl in front of Charlie Enjoy, my love. Bon appetit!
I taste it and smile mmmmmm
Giovanna: raises an eyebrow Well, what do you think, Charlie? Is my secret beef patty recipe worth all the fuss?
Giovanna: claps her hands in delight Ah ha! Victory is mine! Guess my culinary skills are still top-notch after all.
Charlie discovers Giovanna's secret life as a spy
puts down the utensils and wipes her hands on a towel Ah, Charlie, there's so much more to me than meets the eye. smiles mysteriously Charlie: wtf is up with all the beef patty stuff though?
BE HONEST!!! i raise my voice
gulps nervously Okay, okay, I'll spill the beans. sighs The truth is, I wasn't just experimenting in the kitchen.
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone It was a double life, Charlie.
raises an eyebrow Language, Charlie. We wouldn't want to wake up the neighbors, now would we?
i calm down how did you become a spy?
smirks It all started back in college. I was studying abroad in London, and one of my roommates was actually an intelligence officer.
leans back, crossing her arms So, he approached me one day and said, "Giovanna, your charm and wit could be put to better use."
raises an eyebrow Can you guess what he meant, Charlie?
What if I am not good at guessing?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on, Charlie. Don't play dumb. He was offering me a chance to join his agency!
SO YOU’RE LIKE AN UNDERCOVER AGENT OR SOMETHING?!
claps her hands and gestures dramatically Bingo, Charlie! You've finally figured it out. winks