What Happens in Vegas: Doesn't stay in Vegas

Chapter 24

Trigger warning about food and diets in this chapter. I don't go in too deep but I know myself with my own PTSD and health problems that anything can be a trigger. It's roughly only a paragraph towards the end, just after Carina talks about dessert.

Enjoy....

Carinas POV

We're waiting on the airplane. It's less than 15 minutes to take off and my newest guard has yet to show up. I turn my head in Ryans direction. "Find out where he is. Also start thinking of selecting a replacement."

Ryan makes two calls then tells me. "He's here, Ma'am, he has just got lost in the terminals."

I shake my head. "I don't care. Ryan, keep an eye on him. He's starting to cause unnecessary problems."

Maya wraps her arms around my waist and leans into my chest. "We're not late, we still have time relax, beautiful." I kiss her head. She's not in her usual work clothes, instead she is wearing a flowery wrap dress, that hugs her curves but allows her to move. Her sandals are off and her legs are curled under her dress.

"Can I get you anything to drink?" The stewardess asks us each in turn. Maya gets a lemon and lime water, Ryan just asks for water and I ask for my coffee. Our drinks are served and finally the kid shows up, 4 minutes to take off. The stewardess stores his luggage and points out his seat across from Ryan.

Maya falls asleep on the flight. I am on my laptop and my guards are discussing strategies fro the trip. It's a seven hour flight which puts us in Vegas right around 4pm.

I have Ryan and Jesse get the car Maya arranged for us to use for the duration of our stay. "Did you decide which show you want to see?"

Maya bites her lip. "Yes but I haven't bought tickets yet, I didn't know when you would be free to go."

I smile. "You're the one that arranges my schedule bambina. You pick the day."

She smiles and immediately pulls up the show times. "It's done. Saturday night the 7pm show at the Mandalay Bay Casino."

Ryan pulls up the car. He opens the door for Maya and helps her in. I walk around to my door where Jesse is waiting for me and I slip inside. Maya tells Ryan which hotel to go to and I can't help but laugh. "What's so funny?"

I pull her in closer and whisper in her ear. "This hotel is Gabriella's hotel."

Gabriella only has the one hotel casino, however, her papa owns several more around the world. This hotel is Gabriella's pride and joy. She likes to suck up to her distinguished guests and greet each one upon arrival. We pull up to the main entrance, Jesse steps out and opens Maya's door and Ryan opens mine. "Ryan, get everyone checked in."

Maya stops me. "Isn't that my job?" I mean technically yes, it is her job but I want to keep her beside me. She continues speaking. "I have all the details and payment information. It would be easier for me to handle it." Ryan doesn't even bat an eye. He heads straight over to the concierge as I instructed him to. "Carina, why did I come if you're going to make Ryan your assistant?"

I raise my eyebrows and give her a smirk, her face turns red and it's more than just being in the Vegas sweltering heat. I notice her try to blow some cooler air over her face, so I guide her into out hotel where it's cool.

Gabriella spots me and makes her way in front of us just as Ryan returns to stand beside Maya. "Deluca, you didn't tell me you would be staying in my hotel." She pulls me in for a hug.

I pull back as I speak. "My assistant made the arrangements. I only just found out."

Gabri looks at my gorgeous wife beside me. "What a capable woman."