Angelo Vander
I went down to the first floor hoping to see Dakota but she was nowhere to be found. I saw a lot of plate on the kitchen table and I walked towards it to see her message.
Thankyou for letting me stay, hope to hear some good news from you. Eat your breakfast before going to work and boil the water to make the tea.
- Dakota
I looked at all the food on the kitchen table speechless. This gave me a really weird feeling that I can't explain. I looked at my watch and I'm already late for work, I overslept.
Dakota Delaune
I turned off my phone because I only have 15 percent battery left. I didn't bring anything except for my body, my phone and some cash. I didn't even take Angelo's money that he gave me.
After talking to Angelo last night, the urge of me running away was getting bigger and bigger. I had that thought since I was little but I never really have a choice or the money to go.
Even now, my parents putting my money into my saving account that I can't even access until I get married. They only give me the amount of money that I will spend for a month and that's it.
My mother and father are so strict, so controlling and they want me to become like them one day which I won't. I won't be like them, I just try my best to listen to them so they won't take what I have now away.
I walked into the nearest store to buy some bread and I walked around Milan just enjoying my time alone. I went into vintage shops and then went to get a coffee and then went to a small library.
I sat there and started to read for hours.
I'm happy. I feel alive and free. I wish I could live like this for the rest of my life. Maybe one day, I could meet someone accidently and fall in love just like in the movies.
I went out from that library and it's already 4 p.m, I didn't even realize that I sat there for more than 4 hours. I walked to the nearest park and just walked around town.
As I was about to go into the park, it started to rain. I stood there as I watched people running around to avoid the rain. I looked up to the sky and smiled.
I was about to continue my walk when someone stopped me. I turned to see a man holding a black umbrella stopping the rain from hitting my body.
"You'll get sick." He said as he gave me his umbrella and then ran away. My eyes widen and I ran after him. He stopped right in front of the cafe.
"Thankyou so much but I-"
"I'm the owner of this cafe, you can return it to me after you use it." He said and I looked up to see the name of the cafe.
"Alberto, you are?"
"I only can speak Italian a little bit.. I'm French." I said because it looked like he's going to talk to me in Italian.
"I can speak french." He said and I smiled.
"I'm Dakota, thankyou for this but I really want to walk in the rain." I said as I gave the umbrella back. He raised his eyebrows.
"Did something happen? Are you stress out?l
"A little bit stress out but it'll be okay."
"How about you come in and I'll make you some hot chocolate?" He asked and I shook my head.
"Next time, I'll come here. I promise." I said and I ran away from that cafe. I walked towards the park again to enjoy the rain. I sat down on one of the bench and looked up to the sky.
"You really know how to make people worry about you huh?" I looked down to see Angelo standing there with his black umbrella. He threw another black umbrella to me and I chuckled seeing him.
"You don't need yo worry about me, I'm capable to take care of myself." I said as I put the umbrella beside me. Angelo sighed and he gestured me to go but I shook my head.
"So.. are you going to give me a job?" I asked.
"Are you sure you father and your fiance won't burn my building if I give you one?" He asked.
"They won't care, besides.. I can say that I'n trying to work with you for Silware." I said as I got up and picked up the umbrella with me.
"How much do you need?" He asked and we both looked at each other for a split second before he walked first. I followed him trying to keep up with his long legs.
"I need.. one million euros."
"Where?"
"I don't think you should know where, you don't even want to be in my life.. why bo-" He turned to me coldly and he let out a long frustrated sigh.
"Just because I don't want to be in your life, it doesn't mean I'm not your friend." He said and I laughed at his statement.
"Friend? You and me? That's impossible, Angelo."
"Don't be childish, Dakota. We're not in highschool anymore." He hissed.
"Look at yourself in the mirror, who's the childish one in this.." I looked at him disbelief. "in this fucking relationship!" I was pissed.
"Are we really going to have a debate on this? I'm trying to help you."
"I need a job and that's it."
"Monday, come to my office around 10. I have a job for you." He said and then he left me alone there. I looked at him completely tired. I want him but itnwas so clear that he doesn't want me back.
