Not One But Two

Chapter 14

Rosella's POV

Right as I hop into my Audi I give a quick thank you to Ross for grabbing me new clothes.

I slide out of the button-up and quickly realize that I have no panties on.

Marcello had to just rip them off. I bet he did that on purpose. I'll just grab a new one from my office. I push away the thought and put my black dress on.

I finally see my companies building and as I'm about to pull on the door handle. I hear Ross clears his throat quite loudly.

"You know Rosella, you could've just told me that you were at the Russo's. It's truly no secret my dear." I want to say something but I let him continue "Even though you may think I'm not here for you, umm, I just want to let you know that I am. Whenever."

I let out a small giggle and lean up towards the front and throw one of my arms across his chest, giving him a little hug.

It feels great having someone care for me as a parent would. Even when I try to think about how my parents take care of me I could only remember the bad parts about it.

"Thank you, Ross. I know that you are here and I'm so grateful to have someone that cares so much for me. Of course, if you didn't know already, but I guess, I care for you too." I tell him sarcastically.

"I just didn't want to say anything about the Russos because I don't even know what it is. I'm still confused." I confess.

"That's alright. Just let time do its thing and hopefully, you can hope for the best. Now you should be going in. I'm pretty sure Mayu has lost her mind already. She called me fifteen times and sent me six messages."

I laugh and pull away from the hug and walk out of the Audi. As I stand on the pavement I turn around and wave back to Ross.

I walk into my company and go into the elevator. I'm then heading into Mayu's office and my eyes wander all over the room staring at all the papers thrown around on the ground, desk, and more.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! The Barlacotta company called me asking for you and you know what I had to tell them " She yells at me.

My eyes just stay wide and I shake my head no.

"Well, I'll tell ya. I had to tell them that you weren't here. They told me that if you don't reach them again within the hour then you won't be going to visit their New York Barlacotta company and that they'll have to replace you with a different visitor. Do you know how much of a big deal this is! It's Mellissa Barlacotta. Your inspiration! You better get on that phone and call them." That was a lot to take in.

"Mellissa Barlacotta as in the one that runs her own car, clothing, and social networking company? Ok, I'll go to my office and call them." I say to her.

"You are about to run out of time already. Here!" Mayu hands me her office phone and tells me the phone number so I can punch it in.

The phone continues to ring in my ear as I wait for a voice on the other side.

"Hello, this is Barlacotta's company located in New York." I see Mayu staring at me but I just widen my eyes at her and make a shoo-away motion with my hands.

"Fine, I'll just get back to looking over at all of the new patterns and dresses." She says and stomps away.

"Hi yes, this is Rosella Montinero CEO of Motinario's fashion. I got a call earlier about the Barlacotta visit in New York." I say through the phone.

"Oh, Miss Montinero. I'll connect your call with Mellissa Balacotta the CEO of the company. She is the one that requested you visit," I hear a woman say through the phone, but before I can reply to her I'm switched to another woman's voice.

"Hello, this is Mellissa Barlacotta." Holy freaking cheese sticks it's really her! Professional.

We are professional.

"Hello Mrs. Barlacotta it is Rosella Montinero. The CEO of-"

"Oh, I knew I recognized that voice I know exactly who you are. At Montinerio's fashion company, I'm actually wearing the new pair of stilettos that came out a week ago. I'm so in love with them. The design and the color even the comfort it has. It blows me away. Anyway, I could go on and on about your products, but I have a question for you." Mrs. Barlacotta tells me brightly.

"Well, I'm so glad to hear great feedback about the shoes Mrs. Barlacotta. What was your question ma'am?" I reply.

"Please don't call me ma'am dear it makes me feel old and just call me Mellissa. I wanted to ask if you could please attend my New York company. It's a great chance to know other large companies and it just helps extend your knowledge to others as would they do for you as well. What do you think?" I just stand there still with the phone in my hands. THE Mellissa Barlacotta just asked me to come to visit her company.

Not only would I be meeting her, but other CEOs as well.

This is a dream come true, "Yes! I would love to accept! When is the date?" I ask her.

"It will be three days from now. The meeting, I guess you could call it, will be only two days in New York. I know saying that it's in three days is short but I would've actually told you sooner if you were here a week ago" Mellissa says.

"I'm so sorry Mellissa I have been busy lately," Yeah busy with some Italian twins all over you.      "You did say it was in New York correct?"

"Yes, New York. I couldn't believe I didn't get somewhere out of the country. Last year the event was held in Paris and the year before that was Brazil, then one in Japan. Ah, but not the point. I'm so glad to have you along with this meeting Rosella." I smile and start to mess with my hair.

"It's a great opportunity to be a part of it. Thank you for inviting me. I'll see you in a few days. Goodbye." She gives me her goodbyes and we both hang up.

I start to jump around and attack Mayu with the tightest hug. I pull away and tell her, "I'm going to NEW YORK to see the Barlacotta company!"

"Oh my gosh yes. Thank fuck you got here on time and called them." I roll my eyes.

"You should start packing bags soon but before you do that I'm going to need your help looking through all of these files and dress patterns," Mayu tells me.

"Thank you so much Mayu, I wouldn't be able to do this without you girl. I just need to head to my office real quick to grab something, but afterward, you can tell me where to start!" I smile at her.

Panties I need my panties.

I love the Mulan II "Main Title" music it sounds so beautiful