His Perfect Secret

The Stolen Kiss.

I woke up the next day feeling very happy and alive. I decided to go to work today since I've found out everything I need to know and I'm fit for work now. Jessy called probably to check up on me 'cause I took a sick leave.

I know I'm not sick but I just needed some time off to cool off.

"Hey Leona, how are you doing now." She asked.

"I'm good Jessy. How are things at work?"

"Everything's fine but not the same as when you're around. I miss having you at work, Leona" She whined. "When would you be coming back?"

"Today, I promise I'm gonna show up at work." I assured.

"That soon? That's great!" she exclaimed. But I hope you're feeling ok though?" she asked.

"Yeah, I am. See you at work, Jessy. " I hung up.

'Phew'. I'm so sorry Jessy, you probably think I was sick but I was not. I just wanted to stay away from work and people.

I had my breakfast late by 10:00am. I had club sandwiches and an orange juice. Then I went to work with my annoying bodyguard.

He doesn't talk at all and that makes him annoying. Don't tell me, he is dumb? How can Ricardo hire me a dumb bodyguard?

"Hey dude?" I called his attention.

He pointed to himself looking confused.

"Yeah you, who else is in here?" I sneered, rolling my eyes. "What's your name?" I asked.

He kept playing dumb, pointing at himself again.

"Yes!" I shouted in exasperation. "I'm talking to you!"

"I'm sorry ma'am." He jerked in surprise at my outburst. "My name is Matteo ma'am."

"Do I look so old to you Matteo? You should call me Leona." I said.

I guess the guy ain't dumb after all.

"Ok ma'am... I mean L-Leona." He stammered.

It's gonna take him sometime before he gets used to it.

'Sigh'. Ricardo, I wonder how he's doing. I've been thinking about him since Lorenzo visited me. I feel so guilty for how I reacted the other night. I was so angry, I didn't even think before doing anything.

Oh gosh! I slapped him! He didn't even react or say anything. He must be really angry. What do I do?

I need to head to his house right now. I rushed out of my office and Matteo drove me to Ricardo's house.

I got to his house and the maid looked really surprised to see me.

"Miss, the master is not around." She informed.

"I'll wait." I said then pushed past her.

From the look on her face I know she didn't expect me to be here. I stayed on the couch, I didn't even know when I slept off.

Ricardo's P.O.V.

I have been busy at work after the attack. I had to look a way to end the existence of Sarvini's.

I couldn't come up with any sensible way 'cause all I had on my mind was Leona. The way she looked at me that night made me hate myself.

When she said, "You, I don't know you anymore. I called you friend, family not knowing that you're a mean, selfish and a heartless monster." Her words pierced my heart deeply.