Enzo took a seat beside me and across Duke. Chloe and I watched him in utter shock, as he didn't even cared to explain his sudden appearance and even Duke was calm on his seat. After settling down, he looked at my bewildered face and smiled.
"Would you bother to explain your sudden appearance?"
I questioned.
"I called Duke to check on everything, he told me you were planning to dine here, so I came to join you."
Enzo answered.
"What about Genoa? You didn't you go there today?"
I asked.
"No, Valerie I don't go there everyday. I have businesses to attend in Milan too."
He said simply and that's when I realised he must also have his illegal businesses going on in here. The waitress served us food and I was happy that Enzo joined us for dinner but I was cursing Duke in my mind for telling everything to Enzo. Of course, Enzo cared for me for his own reasons but I was capable of looking after myself. We ate our food quiet
We exercised for two long hours and it was 9:00 am now, leaving me an hour to get ready for work. I took a long hot shower bath, the exercising session was too exhausting for me. I took my time getting ready and when I was done, I checked my reflection for one last time in the mirror. It was a habit. Being punctual, exactly at ten, Enzo knocked the door and I opened it. "Ready?" He asked and I nodded. "You only come to Rexivo to drop me and then you leave. You don't have to do that." I said as Enzo only go there to drop me and he only left once was took me to my office. He wasn't my driver, I couldn't expect that from him. "Don't worry about that. I do things that I am supposed to do and it's okay." He said not letting his emotionless mask off. I couldn't comment on that, it was Enzo and he wouldn't let me win. I walked out of the room and he followed me after closing the door. "I'll be leaving hotel soo
Enzo and Duke performed as a good team and it didn't take them much time, finishing off half of Alantino's men. Even I hadn't expected that, I thought the night was gonna be end of us, it wasn't like, I didn't trust Enzo's strength but one could never underestimate Alantino too."Do you think, we can help them in anyway?"Chloe asked me."You think?"I said, gazing at the direction of those tall and muscular men. We wouldn't stand even a second."But we have to do something, we can't let them fight. They are so many and Enzo and Duke are gonna get tired up soon. We can't wait for that moment."Chloe stated as a matter of fact. She was right we couldn't just stand there and wait for men to complete their fighting. I was thinking of calling in the hotel to ask them to send more men when a car reached the spot and all of us were confused because, no-one took their ass in the direction where Russo and Amato were. Not in the sit
The innocence in her eyes met his carefree attitude. He was the best student in the class, she lacked that academic skills. He had no goals but went with the flow. She was ambitious but lacked the motivation. The stars crossed and so did their paths. The new school, new place, new, people, new surroundings but her old socially anxious self. She had no idea, where to go to whom to talk. He was the first guy she saw, dressed like a hipster and not appealing at all. She decided to find someone else for assistance, but heard his words and came to know they had the same course and were practically classmates.There was no way she could have found someone more helpful than him on the first day! "Hello, I'm new here," she said. His glance scanned her figure then shifted back to her hazel brown eyes, 'so deep', he thought. "Sorry, we don't give tours to newcomers," he said before even listening to her and went back to join the endless conversation with his friends.S
"I should get going now, we have a group assignment to complete. "Alizah started walking without waiting for his reply and Shawn said from behind,"See you later!"'Why does he even want to see me later? Couldn't I have met some other nicer person, who wasn't related to that hipster ?' Alizah thought, cursing herself while going back to the classroom. •••"Chloe won't be joining us today. Let's go to my home. "Ronan said and although Alizah's blood was boiling in her veins, she dares did not to say anything about Chloe because she knew ultimately she would be the one to suffer if she badmouthed about her."Shouldn't we have left earlier, if that was the case? "Ronan didn't pay any heed to her question as he walked past her and Alizah had no other choice rather than to follow him. 'How frustrating!'"Sit! "Ronan gestured for Alizah to come and sit behind him on his bike. It was a racing bike, well suited to
"Are they gone? "Alizah asked as soon as Linda stepped inside the staff room."Yeah. You can join back now. "Alizah got up from her place, mentally thanking God for saving her secret, and then went back to work.In an hour, it was time for her to take a leave from her first job but she still needed to go to the other one. She used to babysit the kids of an upper-middle-class family for an hour daily. It was the time when the kid's mother used to go to to the gym, so Alizah used to take care of those notorious children who mostly corporated with her in her job except few times.She rang the doorbell she arrived and Mrs. Smith greeted her with a warm smile."Right on time as always!"Mrs. Smith welcomed Alizah inside her home and Alizah put her bag on the table near the door as she directly went upstairs to the children's room."Hey, Jamie. Hey, Lily. "Both the kids were busy playing with their toys
"What are you doing in front of girls' restroom, Mr Spence. " One of the teachers came restrooms' way and saw Adam standing near the door. She knew about Adam's nature, so she had to make sure that he wasn't up to anything bad . "Actually I was waiting for a friend, Miss Marple. " Adam said with a smile, trying to charm his teacher. But Miss Marple was better aware of his tricks. "Which friend? " She asked raising an eyebrow. "Alizah... Actually, she wasn't feeling very well and I had to check up on her, so I was waiting for her. " Adam told her. "Since, when did you start taking care of your classmates' wellness? I'll look at her, you can go and mind your own business. " Miss Marple told him and Adam knew he didn't had any chance of winning argument with her. She was the teacher, who grated on his nerves the most. That was because Miss Marple was a truth speaking and genuine lady w
"You don't have to try, Alizah. I'm pretty sure they already like you and would spend more time with you. "Alizah's father sounded confident about Alizah's potentials. He knew Alizah deserved good and everything could be in her favor. She was such a sweet and easygoing girl, no one can hate her. Everyone would want to be her friend. But that wasn't the case, right? Ronan didn't fit in the case. He didn't want to be anywhere near Alizah and talking to her made him near about nauseous."Oh! Dad, you don't have to be so oblivious about my flaws, just to make me feel good. I know, you love me enough, to make me feel that I'm the best girl ever but that isn't the case, I have my flaws, dad and I don't hate those. I accept myself exactly as I am. "Alizah's words brought tears to her father's eyes. Alizah's easy-to-cry habit was inherited by her father, if one was to believe, seeing the emotional pair of father and daughter."When did y
"Don't make me repeat myself, sweetheart. I told you it's fun.""Oh really? You're such a sick bastard who knows nothing except playing mind games. Why do you want to torture me? This place is already hell for me anyway."Alizah was in the urge of breaking down now. High school life wasn't exactly as she thought it would be."And what is the reason for you calling it hell?"Ronan questioned, lowering his head to meet Alizah's gaze."Can't you see? Nobody likes me here. They all can't stand my presence. I thought I was getting close with Kyle and Jenna but they too don't like me at all."Alizah couldn't stop her tears anymore. Ronan wasn't the person whose shoulder she could use to cry about her school life but apparently, Alizah was just sad and needed someone to talk to and Ronan was the only one who has talked to her so far."I don't think that's the truth. I think, they liked you a lot and that's why maybe they were planning to inv
Enzo and Duke performed as a good team and it didn't take them much time, finishing off half of Alantino's men. Even I hadn't expected that, I thought the night was gonna be end of us, it wasn't like, I didn't trust Enzo's strength but one could never underestimate Alantino too."Do you think, we can help them in anyway?"Chloe asked me."You think?"I said, gazing at the direction of those tall and muscular men. We wouldn't stand even a second."But we have to do something, we can't let them fight. They are so many and Enzo and Duke are gonna get tired up soon. We can't wait for that moment."Chloe stated as a matter of fact. She was right we couldn't just stand there and wait for men to complete their fighting. I was thinking of calling in the hotel to ask them to send more men when a car reached the spot and all of us were confused because, no-one took their ass in the direction where Russo and Amato were. Not in the sit
We exercised for two long hours and it was 9:00 am now, leaving me an hour to get ready for work. I took a long hot shower bath, the exercising session was too exhausting for me. I took my time getting ready and when I was done, I checked my reflection for one last time in the mirror. It was a habit. Being punctual, exactly at ten, Enzo knocked the door and I opened it. "Ready?" He asked and I nodded. "You only come to Rexivo to drop me and then you leave. You don't have to do that." I said as Enzo only go there to drop me and he only left once was took me to my office. He wasn't my driver, I couldn't expect that from him. "Don't worry about that. I do things that I am supposed to do and it's okay." He said not letting his emotionless mask off. I couldn't comment on that, it was Enzo and he wouldn't let me win. I walked out of the room and he followed me after closing the door. "I'll be leaving hotel soo
Enzo took a seat beside me and across Duke. Chloe and I watched him in utter shock, as he didn't even cared to explain his sudden appearance and even Duke was calm on his seat. After settling down, he looked at my bewildered face and smiled."Would you bother to explain your sudden appearance?"I questioned."I called Duke to check on everything, he told me you were planning to dine here, so I came to join you."Enzo answered."What about Genoa? You didn't you go there today?"I asked."No, Valerie I don't go there everyday. I have businesses to attend in Milan too."He said simply and that's when I realised he must also have his illegal businesses going on in here. The waitress served us food and I was happy that Enzo joined us for dinner but I was cursing Duke in my mind for telling everything to Enzo. Of course, Enzo cared for me for his own reasons but I was capable of looking after myself. We ate our food quiet
"That's a great news, Chloe."I said and there was a big grin on her mouth."I should call Enzo, first."I said and Cloe handed me the cordless phone, she was holding. But I kept it back on it's place because I wanted to call him from my personal number and for some reason it fascinated me to talk to him on phone, with my personal number. Crazy, wasn't I? I took out my phone from my handbag and was about to call him when the door flew open and Enzo's tall, muscular, beautiful body walked in. There was this formal look on his face which made him look all the more gorgeous. I pushed the thoughts aside. He was only my boss, in a way as he was letting me handle his hotel, nothing else... Right?He looked at me and said,"Congratulations on your first big achievement."He said and smiled. This time the smile reached his eyes that meant he was genuinely happy."Well, our achievement."I corrected him and he chuckled. 
"I loved it."I admitted to Enzo and he was still standing at the door, observing my expressions."I'm glad you liked it, but I'll take my leave here. Your assistant Chloe Winthrop will help you in everything. Also I'll be returning late today, so I have asked one of my best soldiers to not leave your side until I am back. He is standing outside."He told me and I peeked out to find a tall, muscular man, dressed in formals with a straight body posture, standing beside the door. He was as tall as Enzo, but I still didn't believe anyone or rely on anyone as much as I did on Enzo. But it was good to know that he cared for me and assigned me a personal bodyguards to my service. If he wanted he wouldn't have bothered about my life. He wanted to play games with his enemies and anyone could have done the help for him if not me. But it felt so good to know that he actually cared for me."Have a safe trip. I'll do fine here."I assured him and h
I panicked under Enzo's hand and he looked at me, I was petrified and nervous. Enzo followed my gaze and his grip on my shoulder tighten. Alantino made his way towards us with an unreadable face. I thought it wouldn't take me much efforts to face him, I thought I have mustered that much courage but somewhere I was wrong and for a second I thought of running away from there. But there was no turning back now, I had to face him, of I had to survive here and most importantly, to seek my revenge. I would only survive in peace, once I'd made sure that none of my adversaries, rest in peace."I suppose you have your hand on my property."Alantino said with a cold smirk to Enzo and then looked at me and the small hairs on my neck rose."Well, she is no one's property."Enzo said, pulling me towards him and exerting the more pressure in the word:property."You can't stay that close to her, she is my wife."Alantino stated as he tried to g
I took a sigh of relief as the delivery guy handed me my order.I closed door and leaned against it, I wasn't sure what had made me this scared for opening the door but the relief I felt was equivalent as someone as removed a tons of weight from my back. I took the pizza and after pouring myself a glass of juice, I sat on the couch and ate it while watching TV. They were showing the Harry Potter series, the Voldemort was troubling the little boy. But Harry was able to muster the power to win upon the evil. I ate my pizza, watching the same movie, I had watched a tons of time. It was still fun to watch it. I ate my last slice of pizza and was already full to have the desert I ordered for myself. I was feeling dizzy but did not wanted to go to my room I decided on watching the TV until I could and eventually felt asleep in the couch, was too languid to switch off the TV.I don't know what time it was when I felt something moving and my body felt a lot more lighter. T
"Okay. I understood and I will contact Williams personally tomorrow."I said."Yeah but I would prefer you contact his right hand first and don't directly ask them to stay at our hotel. That will sound creep."He said as if I didn't knew that."Okay."I nodded."Don't you think you should be good at physical training as well. I will surely provide you a body guard but you should learn self defence too. As you would be the first mafia woman to run mob business."Enzo suggested and he was right. Once the legal proceedings were done I would have many adversaries who would try to get their hands on me. I wouldn't be some general girl, they would think of me as an equivalent enemy as Enzo."When can we start my self defence training?"I asked."Tomorrow morning but for now, the lawyer is coming to get our signatures on the lease, she had already taken from the other partners. Tomorrow the
It was sunny but all windy weather in the terrace and a good amount of people were having lunch there but it still barely filled only the half of the tables . Maybe, people mostly preferred having food in their suites."Come let's go there."Enzo pointed at a table which was decorated beautifully like it was arranged for a date."Isn't it reserved?"I asked him because maybe it was for some couple, why would they decorate it heavily, everyday."The reservation was cancelled."He said looking at his tab and then he pushed it toward me to take a look. There were rows and columns in the screen telling the table numbers and those who reserved or cancelled it."Hmm ...Quite a managerial work."I admitted.He smiled and we went towards the table and sat down, the smell of hyacinth and roses was exquisite and one can sit there until they fade. It wouldn't take long though. A woman approached us as soon as we settled on the table,