40. Shadows of the past

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"Boss, we're here

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"Boss, we're here." My driver announced when we were in front of my hotel in Rome, Italy.

I got out of the car, the wind blowing my suit, making me button it up. I took a deep breath and went into my hotel. The security recognized me immediately and started following me.

"Elias Campbell." I said to the receptions.

The guy, with fear in his eyes, handed me the keys to my room. I went into the elevator and after a few seconds I was on the top floor of the hotel, where my room was. It was reserved only for me, no one could book this room except me. I kinda bought it a few years ago and since then this is the only place I go to when I'm in Italy.

"You can go now." I told the security and he nodded, following my orders.

I went into my room and took off my suit and shirt. I opened the small drawer where a Johnnie Walker whiskey was placed, and poured me a glass.

Shit, that 13 hours flight was exhausting.

I grabbed my phone to check out the time and it was 11 pm. I scrunched my brows when I saw a message from my wife.

Paris:
"Did you land?"

It was from a few hours ago but I still answered. She was probably sleeping tho but I wanted to notify her that I landed.

Me:
"Yes, wifey."

After a minute or two, my phone did a sound and another message from Paris popped up.

Paris:
"Okay hubby, i'm really sleepy so...have a good night <3"

Me:
"You too wifey, i will call you tomorrow♡"

Did I just put a heart? Did I?

Paris liked my message and I put my phone on my nightstand.

What the fuck is this girl doing to me? Making me act all lovey-dovey and shit. Fuck...I hated it but I still- still kinda liked it at the same time.

Paris is winsome, gorgeous, heavenly, stunning...a lot of other beautiful things. Just like the city, she was light. She was my only light in this dark world of mine.

I was scared. A powerful man like me was scared from a gentle woman like her. Scared that this will turn into something more. Scared that I feel so affectionate towards her. Scared that I feel the need to protect her, support her, be always by her side and...the need to...lo-

Knock knock.

"Fuck," I muttered. "Enter!"

"Mr. Campbell, your luggage."

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