What I expected was Alessandro waiting for me.

I was wrong.

A bulky man in a sharp suit and blazing blue eyes stood. I couldn't help but wonder the story behind the scar running across his left cheek.

His eyes snapped up to mine and glanced at me before stepping forward.
I stayed in my spot. "Who are you?" I asked. "I'm Nicholas " his deep voice tumbled. "Mr. Raimondo has been caught up in something . I'm here to take you to him." He finished without a trace of emotion.

"If Mr. Raimondo had business to attend to he should not have asked me out. I'm not one to be another's liability "

Nicholas's eyebrows rose as if he didn't expect me to snap like that.
"You can get an explanation from him however you want. My job is to get you to him in one piece"

"Really now? You're threatening me? I don't think that's a smart idea Nicholas" I said crossing my arms. He looked like he was getting annoyed.
He pulled out his phone and rapidly began speaking in Italian. After a moment he went silent and handed me the phone. "Mr. Raimondo would like to speak to you" Nicholas gritted.
Someone's angry.
"Hello Mr.Raimondo" I greeted.
"Ella, I wasn't my attention to leave you on your own but I have to deal with this. I've sent Nicholas because it will save time and get us where I want to take you faster."

"I'm not fond of people who give their responsibilities to others Mr. Raimondo"

"I'm aware. I'd appreciate it if you cooperated."

"Next time don't say something you can't do"

"Next time? Do you already want to be with me again Ella?" I hung up as heat rose from the back of my neck and handed Nicholas the phone and followed him to a sleek black car.

He opened the back door and stared at him. "Are you a driver ?" I questioned
"No"
"A body guard?"
"No"
"Then I'm not sitting in the back" I said.
Nicholas stared at me for a moment before nodding his head and opening the passenger door for me like a gentleman and I thanked him before settling in.

The drive was relatively silent until I spoke. "You don't speak much do you?"
"Speaking nonsense is a waste of time " he curtly answered without looking away from the "Everyone's entitled to an opinion " I add looking out the window. The streets were busy-it was a weekday.

Nicholas didn't answer and I let him be. There was something about him the stuck out and I wanted to figure it out. I had a pretty solid idea of what it was.

The car came to a stop by a prestigious building. Nicolas took the car into the parking lot and I followed him into the building. The man at the desk nodded his head in greeting to him and curiously glanced at me. I wondered how many women before me were here.

The elevator ascended to the top floor and opened in a Pent house. The place was rigged with cameras and audio devices.

The place was gorgeous to say the least. Fine marble floors and elegantly sleek furniture spoke volumes.

Nicolas cleared his throat. "Mr.Raimondo"
"You can still call me Alessandro in Ella's presence Nico " he said walking out in an all black three piece. His presence demanded attention.

"I'm leaving " Nicolas said before walking out. Alessandro's gaze followed him for a few seconds before landing back on me. "Ella. You beautiful " he said placing his hands on my shoulder.
"You look adequate as well" I replied straightening out his black tie even though it was perfectly fine.

"Do you anything against heights?" He questioned looking at me.
"Not at all"

Alessandro nodded and offered me his hand which I took and followed him out to his car.

"Tell me something about yourself " Alessandro said glancing towards me "like what?"
"Anything "

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.
"You're the second man I have ever gone on a date with"

There was silence.
"That makes him the first one?"
"Yes."
"Well I'm aiming to be the last man you ever go on a date with"

I opened my eyes and turned to him. "What's that supposed to mean."

"That I'm in it for the long run. "  he said in all seriousness.

"Tell me something about yourself "

His eyes meet mine.
"I didn't have a proper childhood "

"Why is that"

"I was always being prepared to take up my father's place. There was no time for fun and games"

"Sometimes we end up loosing ourselves to become what pleases others" he added

"And sometimes we are strangers ourselves , never knowing who we actually are" I say looking out the window.

A calloused hand wraps around mine and intertwines our fingers.

"Completely lost without knowing "

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