Little Bambina

Thirty-seven

Allison

A few days have passed since the night I was abducted. 19 days to be exact. I don't really know how to feel about it. I can't really say that I'm traumatized by it because I was knocked out cold and by the time I regained consciousness I was here at Luca and I's house. And I can't say that I'm totally okay either. I guess the right term to use would be 'numb'. I feel numb. I don't know what to feel. I have no idea how I should be feeling.

I don't really know what happened to me during the time I was unconscious. Luca won't tell me much except that he found me tied up and stuffed into a closet. He won't tell me who took me or anything else. I'm not upset at him about it. I don't think I want to know either. My papá has been here a few times to visit me, he thinks it's best I stay with Luca for the time being. I think he feels guilty that I was abducted from him in his house, right under his nose.

My home with Luca is like a fortress now, there are guards everywhere. I'm not complaining but I still have to get used to it. I won't lie but it feels really good to know that there are so many people willing to risk their lives to protect me. I have Luca to thank for that, he's so protective of me. I love him so much. I just wish he was around more. I hardly see him these days and when I do it's very brief. We haven't even kissed or had a moment. He won't even look at me. I just miss him so much and I'm tired of being indoors feeling miserable. I just want to get back to normal. I am healed now, I got three stitches on my scalp where I was hit and I'm all good now. I didn't have any brain hemorrhage or any serious medical condition from the blow on my head.

I just want to go out and be a normal 19 year old. Yep that's right, I'm now 19 years old and I spent my birthday at home. That was three days ago and Luca wasn't even around. My papá got me a car, finally. It's long overdue. Jacob gifted me an expensive watch with a matching tennis bracelet. And Kells spent the day with me. She bought me some cupcakes and booze. We happily got drunk and had a great time, she made me forget everything that day.

I'm still sad that Luca wasn't around until now. I have no idea where he is and every time I call it goes straight to voicemail. I'm tired of calling him. I will just wait until he returns so I can give him a piece of my mind.

I make my way to the bathroom from the bed as I need to pee. After I'm done I go to the sink to wash my hands and look at the mirror.

"Oh my, God!"

I look terrible. My hair is a mess and my skin looks pale.

I touch my face and see the dark circles around my eyes.

"I look hideous!"

I am repulsed by my image. I can't believe I neglected myself to this point.

"Hello, uhm, Allison for Jacob please." I tell the maître d' of the restaurant as I enter Jacob's. "Is he expecting you, miss Allison? Because your name is not on the reservation list and we're fully booked for tonight." He snarks in return.

I try my best not to roll my eyes. "No, but you know what, I'll just call him instead." I take my cell phone out of my purse and dial Jacob. Silas, as it says on the name tag of the maître d', looks at me like I'm bluffing so I decide to put the call on speaker.

"Hello my lovely, Allison." Answers Jacob on the second ring and I smirk at the man before me as he looks at me embarrassed.

"I'm here at the entrance of your restaurant but I'm being told that you're fully booked."

"I'm coming." He says the hangs up.

I put my phone back into my purse and patiently wait for Jacob trying my best to ignore the two bodyguards assigned to me that are a few feet behind me.

I see him coming not even a minute later.

"Hi." I greet him then hug him.

"Wow, you look amazing. I'm loving the highlights in your hair."

"Thank you, I decided to have a makeover today." I shyly respond.

"It suits you."

"Thanks again, and I'm sorry for just popping up unannounced. I am hungry and I wanted to try your food since I couldn't last time."

"You're always welcome here, Allison. Any time, any day."

I hug him again and thank him, he's so nice to me.

"Silas, whenever she comes here you let her in no matter what and give her our best table. She's VVIP." Jacob informs Silas and he nods his head.

"Let me show you to our best table that will always be reserved for you." He winks at me and I blush. I won't deny the fact that he's good looking, he's just not for me. Plus, I'm already spoken for.

He takes my hand and leads me into the restaurant. The best table is nearest to the kitchen. Think of it as the chef's tables at Hell's Kitchen. Same concept.

Sitting at this table is amazing cause I get to see Jacob in action. He is so focused and so in charge of everything I can tell that he's really passionate about cooking.

So far, everything that I have been served is delicious and decadent. So, so good. I am definitely coming back here for the rest of my life. Jacob can have all my food money. I'm bummed that it took me this long to come back.

I choke on my red wine as I see Luca approaching me.

I did not expect that.

He looks so good wearing all back with his hair in a man bun. Black dress shirt with the first two buttons undone tucked into black slacks and black oxford boots. Damn.

I stand up from my seat to greet him.

"Having dinner without me, principessa?"