Dangerous Numbers

Chapter 11

VITTORIO

I was busy working on my laptop for some time when I raise my head and see that most of the people around are sleeping, apart from me, Gianluca and the pilot. My eyes fall on Alexandra, she looks very peaceful and still beautiful even when sleeping. I remain there looking at her until a hear a soft cough coming from next to me, where Gianluca is now seating.

"May I have a word?" he asks as I turn to him.

"Go ahead," I reply sternly. He motions to Alexandra. "She's in deep sleep," I reply getting his hint.

"Are you alright?" Gianluca asks. "Man, what's going on with you? You were rough, especially with women. You didn't care for how they felt. And now you propose to marry her for her safety? I see she's cute and still resisting your charm but-"

"One more comment on her looks and I'll show you that nothing has changed. And don't you or anyone else dare to look at her that way. She's mine!"

Gianluca's face fell. "Yes, boss." He whispers. "If this makes things better, I didn't expect her to accept your offer."

"She's doing it for her mother," I say and I feel a weight in my heart.

"She had you on that, didn't she?"

All I gave as an answer was silence. I check my watch; we should start landing soon.

When the plane landed it was still dark outside. I pack my laptop back into my briefcase and walk to Alexandra who was still sleeping.

"Alexandra, wake up," I say softly to her ear. Her scent is mesmerising, letting it fill up my nose and my entirety is under her unintentional spell. After a couple of seconds, she slowly opens her eyes and blinks softly, trying to keep them open. I meet those obsidian eyes of hers and I feel a need to kiss her, but I hold myself back. I don't want to scare her. "We have arrived" I add standing a bit further away from her.

She gets up, takes her bag and walks to the toilet. Everyone else was already out of the plane getting everything ready. Moments later, she comes out, her makeup fresh and I noticed the ring on her left hand. I couldn't hide a soft smile forming on my face as I look up at her and our eyes meet. She is still looking troubled, and I was sure it was about the ring.

"I'll do it but promise me if there is anything else that I should know about, you're better to tell me now." She whispers.

"There's nothing else, I give you my word. It's only for your safety." I reply. I got myself by surprise as a part of me wishes that won't be true. I was hypnotised by her since the first time I saw her. She's in my thoughts in my dreams, driving me crazy.

I turn to the plane's exit and offer her my elbow. She approaches and wraps her arm around heading both to the hangar outside, where two SUVs were waiting for us. During our drive to the estate, I talked to her a bit about my father and not letting herself be intimidated by him. I also warned her to be alert in case Juliano comes any time, that I'm sure of it, and not show any mercy to him or Mia. The sun is already up by the time we pass the gates to the estate. We arrive at the house and the car stops in front of the entrance. I come out first and look at Bianca waiting for us. I wink at her smiling and walk to the other side to open the door for Alexandra.

When she gets out, I walk in front a bit to let her follow me in. We arrive at the entrance and Bianca jumps on Alexandra, trapping her in a big hug. She is startled at first but then she opens her arms and hugs, Bianca, back. They part after a few moments, but their hands are still holding each other.

"Welcome to your home signora Conti! I'm so happy this gentleman found his true love. Congratulations!"

"Thank you." She replies, a sheepish smile forming on her blushing face. God, she's doing it again without even noticing, she pulls me like a magnet.

I take her hand and give it a soft squeeze. She instantly turns to face me, and I motion her to follow me inside. We enter the house and I see her, mouth slightly open, looking around like she was in some kind of palace or something. I let her absorb every detail as I stay there absorbing every detail of hers. Her eyes glisten like warm coal reflecting anything she's looking at. I feel that urge again. I look further down to her lips which were still slightly open. I want to fill that gap with my lips.

I hear a chuckle and turn to see Bianca who was standing there, looking at us with joy. I had to do this. I couldn't risk letting anyone apart from Gianluca know that we are not actually married. So, I decided everyone will take the lie.

"Bianca, please show her around the house and her room. I have some business to attend to. I'll see you soon." I turn towards both, and I begin making my way upstairs to Fabio's office. The corridor has still a view of the ground floor and I take a glimpse of Bianca dragging Alexandra by the hand, showing her around the house. A soft smirk forms on my face but immediately vanishes the moment I reach and knock at his door.

I open the door and I feel the blood boiling in my veins. Inside the room, there is not only Fabio, my father but also one chair in front of his desk is occupied by the filthy ass of Juliano. He turns to me with a big fake smile, and I think of ways to rip out those teeth one by one, along with his outrageous line above his mouth he calls moustache.

"Welcome back amico mio." Juliano says and all I want is to take out his eyes and make him eat them. I regain my ground and I take the other seat in front of my father's desk. Fabio is looking excited about his encounter with Juliano. Those two snakes. Thankfully, Juliano does not stay longer, he gets up, greets us goodbye and heads out of the office. The moment the door closes I turn to my father.

"What is that snake doing in our house?" I ask sternly. Fabio was looking at me but I'm certain that he was in his world again. A few seconds later he was brought back to our world.

"It is not your business. If you would be there you would know." His voices echoed the room.

"I'll take you down both," I state getting up from the chair.

"Your father?" he says as I was about to open the door.

"You stopped being myfather ten years ago," I say without turning to see him and open the door. I walka few steps down the corridor and I hear voices. I look down and suddenly Ifeel the need to take out my gun and rip out Juliano's hand from his shoulder,as he takes Alexandra's hand in his and kisses it.

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