Mr. Mafia's Bodyguard

Chapter thirty-seven

She huffed, scrunching her sharp nose.

"Stacey." Stephano smiled at her, diverting her angry gaze from me. He walked up to her, taking her hand in his.

A broad smile broke out on her face as she eyed him seductively.

"Happy Birthday." Stephano whispered to her, handing her the box of jewelry. She gasped, taking it from him and her eyes lighting up in Surprise. From the look of utter shock on her face, it was clear she doesn't get this much attention from Stephano often.

"Wow, you got me a present!" She squealed, opening the glass box. "It's so beautiful!" She exclaimed, she wrapped her arms around him, pressing her lips to his cheek firmly and pushing her slightly revealed breasts into his chest.

I noticed the red imprint on Stephano's cheek right were she kissed him. He smiled nervously at her, rubbing his palms together. She pulled out the necklace, handing it to Stephano.

"Won't you help me put it on?" She asked, batting her fake lashes at him with a grin on her face.

"Sure." He smiled, taking it from her as she turned around, revealing her slender neck. As he crossed the necklace around her neck, she pushed her body into him, pressing her ass into his crotch, I watched her eyes shift to the side, shooting me a warning glare with a sly smile, I gave her a broad smile in return, resisting the small squeeze I felt in my heart at their proximity.

Stephano pulled away from her after he had put the necklace on, she handed the box to a waitress behind her before shooing her away.

She turned to Stephano again, flashing him her perfectly arranged teeth. She hooked her arm in his, leading him away, chirping happily about something. I sighed, left to roam around the room full of guests on my own as they disappeared into the crowd. I walked slowly, taking a bite of the cupcake I grabbed from the waiter who was passing some around. The hall was decorated with a few balloons, fancy ribbons and Happy Birthday Stacey shining all around the place. And a huge chandelier shone brightly above, It was all beautiful.

"Hey."

I turned on my heels hearing the voice behind me. A young man was starring right back at me, he was in a suit like everyone else. His blonde hair was nearly combed and his green eyes shone brightly with friendliness, a smile plastered on his face.

"Hey." I smiled back.

"I am Connor." He extended his head for a handshake, I took it, shaking it firmly.

"I am Ariana."

"Well, I saw you wandering around on your own and I was wondering if you didn't know anyone around since you didn't seem to be associating and I have never seen you with Stacey before." He explained as I retracted my hand.

"Well, I am actually here with my boss. We needed to run some things but he said it's important he comes, so I am hoping we can get things settled once he is done here." I half lied.

"Well, would you like to dance?" He asked, smiling warmly. I wanted to say no, but he really looked so friendly.

"Sure." I smiled after a brief moment of hesitation.

I watched his face brighten up a lot more as he took my hand and led me to the floor, I put my hand on his shoulder as his came around my waist and we danced to the soft music.

"You look really beautiful, Ariana." He said, his eyes starring deeply into mine.

"Oh." I smiled, "thank you, Conner. You look good too."

I saw his face flush a little and he averted his gaze for a moment. I smiled at his shyness.

"Who is your boss?" He asked.