Forbidden Temptress (book 1 in The Nanny Affairs)

CHAPTER 5

LUNA'S POV:

I'm in Luciano's office, trying to clean up my spilled drink....

When Silas walks in on me with Luciano's hands all over me.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything".

"Silas! It's not what it looks like.", I said in horror.

"And what, pray tell, does it look like?".

"Relax, Si. We were just trying to clean a stain Luna spilled on herself see? ".

Luciano points to my spoiled shirt which I'm not sure is working.

A strange hardness gleams in Silas eyes as he looks at his brother... but finally he clears his throat and turns to me his eyes soften.

"So... how's party planning been going?".

"We're actually done. It wasn't easy. Sofia had some very specific instructions".

"Ah, yes. I'm familiar with Sofia's list. She's....".

"Entitled to be a perfect engagement party".

"She's probably been dreaming about this event since she was like a little girl. Of course she has a particular plan for everything."

"Right. She might come across as overhearing since this stage of a relationship is a little more.. intense than most ".

"Yeah, I'm sure Sofia will become much more reasonable after the marriage. That's how it usually works with women like her ", Luciano added.

"And now I'm certain I have left you alone with Luciano enough for one day. I hope he hasn't spilled all of our family secrets already ", Silas asks looking at his brother.

I think back on all questions I asked him and feel a pang of guilt.

"Don't worry Si, Luna still doesn't know about the band we were in----"

"Oh wow, would you look at the time? I actually came by to offer Luna a ride home. Unless".

His eyes darts to Luciano and I see a flash of something, I can't quite put my finger on.

"You still have some unfinished business here? ".

Is Silas Jealous?

"Well Luna? Are you coming?", he asked again in a soft tone.

"We're done here. I'd love a ride home".

Or ride youuuuu

I put my drink back on the tray and gather my things to go. Maybe it's my imagination but I think, I catch a weird look between Silas and Luciano.

"We'll see you later Luciano. Try not to work too hard".

Maybe I should try something?

I turn to Luciano and smile

"Yeah, catch you later Mr. King".

I throw Luciano a playful wink.

"How's the old adage go? I hate to see you go.... but I love to watch you leave", Luciano says dramatically trying to hold his laugh.

"Aren't you supposed to be on the clock right now?", Silas asks him.

"You know I'm salaried", Luciano shrugs.

Silas glares and move into the hallway.

Luciano reaches out and takes my arm, drawing me back.

"What are you doing?", I asked him surprised.