Mr. Mafia's Bodyguard

Chapter thirty-six

I starred at the gown I had laid out on the bed, it was a dark red gown. I walked towards it, picking it up and running my hand down it. It had a mermaid tail, it was simple with no flashy designs other than some pearls lining the low neckline. My hair was a little wet from my shower and I was still wrapped in my towel. My head whipped to the side as my door was softly pushed open and my eyes fell on Stephano.

I gave him a hard glare, "Your mama didn't teach you to knock?"

His ocean blue eyes were once again shining with humour. I let go of the gown and folded my arms before turning to stare questioningly at him, the seriousness in my eyes opposing the humour in his. He stood there for a few seconds, his hands in his pockets as he started walking towards me slowly. I didn't let my gaze falter, though my heart started to beat a little faster, I didn't want him to see the effect he had on me. He kept coming till he was standing so close to me we almost touched, his tall figure towered over me causing me to arch my head to stare at him. As his blue eyes held my brown ones, I felt.... Nervous? My cheeks were growing warm and I felt goosebumps appear on my skin but I didn't step back neither did I avert my gaze from his. He was simply starring down at me with a small smirk before his gaze lowered to my lips. I realized then that my lips were agape, I felt flushed, but I didn't close them. He lowered his lips to my ear.

"I have something for you, kitten." I felt his hot breath on my neck, it almost made me shudder. I squeezed my eyes shut as I felt my body react to him before opening them quickly. He didn't lift his head, his breath continued to fan my neck, causing me to close my eyes again. I heard his hands leave his pockets and come up to my neck, I felt something cold on my skin, a necklace. He hooked it before stepping away from me, my eyes snapped open and I brought my fingers to the silver necklace with a small emerald on it.

"It's your mother's." I heard him whisper.

I felt so many emotions flood my heart, sadness, happiness, longing and an unnamed feeling. I felt small tears form at my eyes and blinked them back.

"Thank you." I whispered, he nodded with a warm smile before he turned on his heels and left, shutting the door behind him. I let out a deep breath, smiling to myself, I didn't know he was so thoughtful. I caressed the small emerald, I sighed before I let my towel fall and I started putting on my clothes. I put on the silver heels by my bed, the gown hugged my body like a second skin, showing every contour and curve. I combed my hair back and pinned the sides with silver hair pins. I grabbed the red lip stick, tracing it around my lips. I brushed my eyebrows into shape, feeling satisfied with my look, I already had thick lashes so I didn't think mascara was necessary. I walked carefully down the stairs to where Stephanie and Sophia were seated, I noticed Sophia's tummy was getting rounder through the short gown she was wearing. She was rubbing her tummy lovingly while watching a show with Stephanie who was curled up on the couch with a remote in her hands. Their heads whipped toward me, hearing the sound of my heels on the floor. A huge smile broke out on their faces, I smiled shyly at them, holding a small portion of my gown as I walked.

"Wow you look sexy!" Stephanie exclaimed. "Stacey is so going to be jealous."

"Yeah." Sophia agreed "you would steal her show and damn, that girl can't handle her jealousy."

"Right?" Stephanie shook her head, "that bitch annoys the heck out of me, I wonder what Stephano is doing with her anyways." She groaned as if physically injured. "I tell you what, if I were a guy I will so hit on you." She wiggled her brows at me, making me chuckle.

"I know Stephano wouldn't be able to focus on Stacey today with you in the room, you are so going to steal his attention." Sophia added.

I didn't know how to react to their friendliness, I had never really had such good friends before. "Thank you." I smiled. "I better go meet up with Stephano before we are late." I walked out of the house with a broad smile on face.

It was around 5pm I guessed. Stephano was leaning on the car, waiting for me with his arms crossed. He was in a navy blue suit and his white shirt which was peeking out had it's first two buttons open. His messy hair added to his bad boy look, and he stood there, looking handsome as he starred into space. His gaze turned towards me as I approached, I saw his eyes widen slightly and he bit his lower lip softly as he watched me walk towards him. He leaned away from the car and uncrossed his arms, letting his eyes travel down my body and back up.

"You look... Wow." He gasped. I gave him a small smile.

I shrugged, "you said to look classy since it's a classy party."

He grinned before holding the door open for me. I frowned "You don't have to do that, I am still your bodyguard."

"Well.... Not for tonight." He motioned for me to get in. I sighed, getting in quietly.

He shut the door before going around and getting into his seat.

"Do you have the gift?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's in the back seat." He pointed.

I nodded me head as he started the car, driving out of the compound.

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He pulled up at a hotel and we both got out. We walked silently into the nicely decorated hall. There was music playing and there were lots of guests, young and middle-aged. Mostly wearing a suit or a dinner gown. Stephano made me walk beside him by tugging me softly to his side.

I saw a lot of people turn to stare us as we walked by, and at this point I did feel a little shy. I took a deep breath, not wanting to emberass Stephano. He led me towards a man and a woman, probably in their mid fifties, they both had grey hair. Their fingers were interwined as they stood with a glass of wine in their hands talking to a young man.

"Good evening Mr. Myers, Mrs. Myers." Stephano greeted.

"Stephano." The woman beamed, "how good to see you."

"Yes, how are you?" The man asked.

"I am very well, Sir." Stephano replied.

"Who is this lady with you?" The woman asked, eyeing me carefully. I gave her a half smile.

"This is Ariana, my P. A." He grinned.

I surpressed a laugh at his blatant lie.

"Nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Myers." I smiled, playing along.

"Stephano." We both turned to set eyes on the birthday girl.

Stacey was wearing a deep blue gown with a slit. She packed her fake blonde hair in a ponytail and her face was heavily painted with make-up. Her lips shone a very dark red shade, she had blue eyeshadow on and eye liner. Her eyes hardened and she swallowed as she starred at me. "What is she doing here?"

I surpressed the urge to snicker at her and just walk away. I could see her eyes darken with anger and jealousy as she starred at me. I smiled. "Happy Birthday, Stacey."

A/N: I really gotta apologize for the many mistakes in my work sometimes. I mostly write around 10pm when I am very sleepy and tired and my eyes are fluttering close but I am pushing myself. I will try my best to minimize them. Like I literally cringed when I edited a chapter where I wrote "I felt my heart thump inside my heart." Like wtf!😄 Thanks for your support guys, keep voting!