His Perfect Secret

The Dinner.

Ricardo's P.O.V.

I really do not know what's wrong with me. I can't seem to get Leona off my mind for the past few days.

Her name is a Spanish name, yet I wonder why her surname isn't Spanish.

I decided to do some research on her. So, I told one of my men to do a run down on her background.

I was pretty amazed at what they found out. I didn't tell anyone not even Renzo. I'll let fate play it's part like it always does.

I need to get a hold of myself... I can't let that petty woman invade my thoughts all day.

I am the son of Silvano, the best Sicilian Mafia Don that ever lived and I promised mio padre (my father) that I'll bring honor to his name, no woman absolutely no one would be
my weakness.

I finally got my mind off her.

I went to my study, picked my father's portrait. "Padre," I said, "ti rendò orgolioso e manterrò la mia promessa. Qualunque cosa serva, anche la mia vita non mi farebbe infrangere la mia promessa." (Father, I will make you proud and keep my promise. Whatever it takes, even my life would not make me break my promise).

I bowed then left heading to my room when I saw Renzo walking towards me. I could tell he has been running from his irregular breathing.

"Ric," he said still trying to catch his breath. "Where have you been man? I searched everywhere for you, if you disappear, notify me ok? I wouldn't want to raise false alarm."

Silly jerk, he only cares about him raising false alarms not me. What a friend he is.

"Non essere così drammatio." (don't be so dramatic). I walked away with a carefree attitude.

Renzo walked briskly trying to keep up with me. "That's all you have to say?" he asked but I didn't reply.

"I just wanted to inform you about the dinner you have with that lady and her husband you saved at New Jersey the other night. It's by 8, a few hours from now." He informed.

I totally forgot about the dinner 'cause I was thinking about... her.

"Did you let them know where we would meet?" I asked.

"Yes I did, in Cervello restaurant." He answered.

Cervello restaurant is one of my restaurant too. I simply nodded and was about to go get ready.

"Wouldn't you take a date with you if you don't wanna look like a lonely eunuch." Renzo sniggered.

"A eunuch?" I furiously ask. "I'll find a date you don't have to make mockery of me." I sneered.

He pouted. "Can I be your date?" he asked with a harmful puppy dog eyes.

I wanted to pay him back for calling m a eunuch.

"That doesn't suit you and to be frank you aren't my type." I bluntly said.

He put on a long frown. "You are the worst Ricardo!" he screamed.

I gave a wicked smirk and walked away. I ran my hands through my hair thinking whether or not I should call Leona.

I picked up my phone, then I realized I didn't have her number.

Oh no! I have to meet that topo (mouse), Renzo actually, to get her digits.

I honestly do not want another drama, so I texted him to send her number.

I was actually feeling nervous about calling her. I just have to call her. I don't Renzo to introduce me to one of his slutty friends or come with me.

I dialed her number and she didn't hesitate to pick.

"Hello, who am I talking with?" she asked in a sweet tone.

"It's Ricardo." I coldly replied, "I need you to meet me at the Cervello restaurant in the next 30 minutes." I blurted out without thinking.

That was so rude. I didn't even ask, what if she's actually busy or she declines?

Way the go Ricardo... so much for having her as your date.

"30 minutes?!" she asked, "You should have called earlier to inform me, that's too soon..." she began ranting.

Then I cut her short, "If you're too busy just forget about it." I hung up immediately.

I hope she shows up.

I got there 5 minutes late and I had to apologize to the couple for not being prompt.

They look really good together. I'm so happy I saved them the other night or else... they'd be gone.

I learnt their names while we were conversing. The lady, Adoncia, reminded me of Leona. Speaking of which, she just texted me.

Leona: I'm outside, where are you?

I didn't bother to reply. "Excuse me, I wanna pick someone outside." I told the couple.

They nodded and I dashed out to get Leona.

Leona's P.O.V.

The minute Ricardo called saying I should meet him at Cervello, one of the best restaurants in New York, I literally jumped 'cause I was really happy but surprised too.

It was an impromptu call and he sounded really cold.

I don't have much time left, so I wore a white flare gown and navy blue strapped heels with a pretty cute purse.

I drove there as fast as I could yet I arrived late. I sent him a text once I got there, informing him that I'd arrived. I waited for his reply but he didn't even reply.

If he can't really talk at least he should learn to text back.

I saw him dash out walking hastily towards me. I didn't get a chance to talk, he grabbed my hand and pulled me into the restaurant.

I guess I was pretty late after all but to what exactly?

We got to the table and I was shocked to see my cousin with one dude, probably her fiancé.

"Leona?" Adony stood and exclaimed, "What are you doing here? Wait a sec, you know this man?" she asked.

She knows Ricardo? How?

"Yes I do, he's my friend." I smiled.

I really don't know why the man in question brought me here.

Adony introduced me to Ricardo as her cousin and told me about the night Ricardo saved her.

The guys got caught in a conversation leaving us out... but Adony and I always have what to talk about. She asked how I met Ricardo and why I didn't tell her about him.

I actually told her about Ricardo not as Ricardo but as one jerk.

Adony and Bryan kept thanking Ricardo for saving them. We ordered our food, ended our conversation and said our goodbyes.

Ricardo didn't even utter a word to me and he didn't thank me for showing up after rudely asking me.

He ignored my presence and drove off like we didn't just have dinner. I think he's suffering from a bipolar disorder, a serious one at that.

He's a lion and sheep at the same time.

I went home, I tried not to think about how rudely he acted this night. I kept rolling from one end of my bed to the other till I finally fell asleep.