Mrs Scuderi

chapter twenty

                   Amelia's Pov
"Amelia your phone has been ringing for the past twenty minutes,"she says handing it to me and i just stare at the caller ID. I was so done with toxicity in my life and that went for everyone. If anyone knew Ava better than anyone it was me. She has this thing where she wrongs you then makes you feel guilty for being mad for so long despite her doing something so despicable. Her semester was almost over and i knew she was calling to ask if she can stay here with me but as much as family is concerned I'm putting my needs before theirs. She can go back to Italy. It's not like she doesn't have everything there. The problem with her was she imitated my lifestyle.

She wanted to be like me so much she took up my role as Brianna's lover. "I'm sorry I'll put it on silent,"i say making her arch her eyebrow because of how i dodged the subject. I hadn't told Isla about any of my personal business because i knew better than to do so with a client. "We should start leaving before we get late,"i say getting up from the kitchen stool. It surprised me how nice an warm she was despite her demeanor when talking about work. She was an only child with barely any time for friends  hence her not having any. Fabiana and her would easily get along because of how similar they are.

"My driver will drive us there so you don't need to drive,"she says pointing at the car keys in my hand and I'm eternally grateful. We get in and head straight to the firm with me making a few calls to have the boardroom unoccupied for the meeting. Once we get there Charlie is already waiting for me with a huge smile on his face professionality aside. "The CEO of Gianmarco Cooperation is here in our firm," "Ofcourse they are,that's the whole point of the case Charlie,"i say not understanding what the big deal was. I mean i didn't even know about it until Fabiana and dad talked about it. Not that i was ignorant, business wasn't my cup of tea despite my profession.

"Don't Blow it,"

"Have i ever?" I walk past him with a reassuring smile with Isla closely behind me as i lead the way to the boardroom. The glass walls let me get a clear view of Fabiana on her phone with her hair held up in a neat bun showing her undercut with a neck tattoo sneaking out of her collared black shirt. She was leaning back on the seat looking like she's already closed the deal. I fix my white suit making sure the white lace bustier top is not revealing more than it should. "Miss Amelia nice of you to finally join us,"he says getting up to greet us with Fabiana raising her head up so fast I'm sure her brain must have moved. She gets up taking my hand in hers with a huge smirk on her face bringing it to her lips and kisses it softly not breaking the eye contact.

"Nice to meet you miss Amelia,"she says repeating how her lawyer addressed me. I expected her to be shocked seeing me here but she was calm about it."this is my client Miss Isla,"i say introducing her before we all seat down. "So my client is willing to offer a million pounds given that your client agrees that there will be no future cases like this from her,"he says getting out a paper and pen and i look over to Isla to see if she has anything to say or add and she just nods assuringly. "This is a cheque of the money and a non disclosure agreement of what i stated,"he says handing it over to me to proof read Incase it's a trap. All this time i felt her eyes on me but tried my hardest not to look over to her and when i do she's leaning on the table with her hands rested on it.

Watching my every move. "It's clear, Isla are you ready to sign it?"i ask and she nods reaching for the pen and in one swift motion the heavy lawsuit is lifted and Mr Morello is already packing up and i can tell he's just as relieved as i am that they both chose to be mature about this case. "I'll wait for you in the car,"she says rubbing my arm before walking out typing away on her phone and i assume it's to get everything back in order. "I can see why Ava was bitter,you're a magnet,"Fabiana says taking cautious steps until she's towering over me despite me being in heels. "Is that all you were waiting to say Fabi?"i ask already agitated at the mention of sister's name.

"Aren't you going to invite me over to your famous house Miss Amelia?"she asks in a rather seductive tone knowing what she's doing. "Actually i have a date but here's my address, feel at home,"i say handing her a piece of paper with my address and a spare key Incase she decided to stay there instead of a hotel. It was the least i could do sice i was living in her house rent free. I walk away leaving her there to decide whether she wants to see me again or not. "Do you two know each other?"Isla asks sipping her coffee.

"Who?"

"What do you mean who? The CEO ofcourse,"

"umm it's complicated but trust me it did not alter your case in any way,"i say making her chuckle lightly. "I only asked because she kept stealing glances at you when you weren't looking,"

"you're definitely mistaken she did no such thing. We're just friends thats all," i say genuinely because this is the second time I'm hearing this about how Fabiana looks at me. Why didn't i see it? Maybe they were mistaking it for something else. "If there's nothing wrong with you two you wouldn't mind if I asked her out on a date? I've had a crush on her since i worked with her company a year ago,"she says making me choke on my coffee. Wait what? So all this was to get her to come here? "Yeah sure have at it Isla,"i say and she's already typing something on her phone. When i get home the house i lit up so i conclude that she was staying over because Ava wouldn't dare disrespect me.

"Honey I'm home!"i say sarcastically and she responds almost immediately from the kitchen. "I'm in here,"she says so innocently clearly not getting my sarcasm. "What are you making dear beloved?"i ask continuing with the sarcasm. "Oh my betrothed, Cornish pastry with today's hunt, your favorite,"she says in the worst accent ever making me laugh uncontrollably before walking over to see what she was actually making. "Mmhhh now that's my favourite i say walking back to take a seat opposite her watching her back facing me. She was an entirely different person once she wore an apron with one goal only; to make mouth pleasing food. "So Isla wants to go out with you,"i say.

"She already asked me,"

"How? Did you say yes,"

"she approached me after you left me to go to your office to pick something and yes i did, she seems nice,"she says now turning to face me. She was really genuine about her words and i don't know why it phased me that much. All we had was a physical attraction nothing more. I force a smile and she shrugs it off. "When is it?" "Tomorrow before we both go back to Italy,"she says confusing me even more but the more i thought about it the less confusing it was. I didn't say anything else because she placed a plate of cheese filled Bolognese shutting me right up.

"Where am I going to sleep?" She asks as if it wasn't clear enough that the couch would be her bed. "How dare you assume your best friend?"i say patting the couch dramatically. "I'll get you a blanket and a pillow and the rest is up to you,"i say disappearing into the bedroom and coming back with the things i mentioned. "Your couch is too small i can sleep on the floor in your room if that's okay. I promise I'll keep my hands to myself,"she says expectantly and i sigh in response as she follows me back in there tickling my sides playfully. "Stop it Fabi,"i say giggling before smacking her hands away  and she does once i on the main lights to set up the floor for her with her studying the room.

Pictures of Brianna and i were still on the nightstand making me sprint to remove them and shove them in the drawer. Once I'm sure she can sleep comfortably there i get on the bed with her already stripping down to her boxers and gym bra. "Woah what are you doing?"i ask. "Its hot in here,"she says in a duh tone and i just roll my eyes offing the lights once she's in her position.

"Hey Fabi?"

"Yes shortie?"

"Thank you for the food,"i say knowing damn well i wanted to say more than that. She hums in response and i drift off to sleep. I can't believe someone's crush was fighting for a spot in my bed unsuccessfully. I think to myself.