Fatal Wounds

14

Valentina

The event hosted by Theo's parents takes place at Gallo Center Hall. The building is lit by lights and the entrance is decorated with gray balloons. 

My arms are around Theo's upper arm as we walk into the building.

The sparkling chandeliers, white clothed tables, and golden tulle decorating the windows in arches easily takes my breath away. 

Attending this event with Theo made my stomach churn with nerves. Meeting the people he works with and possibly his parents made me more than nervous.

The only thing calming my nerves at the moment is his touch and the fact that Brooke is also in attendance with Brian.

"Let's go get some drinks." He murmurs in my ear steering me towards a large table covered in drinks and treats.

Champagne glasses sit neatly in the middle and large plates of cookies and other treats sit around them.

When my eyes land on the chocolate chip brownies my mouth begins to water.

I hear Theo chuckle as he reaches for one. "The plea is written in your eyes."

He hands it to me and smiles as he grabs us some champagne glasses. "Thank you." I grin taking it from him.

Chocolate is hands down one of my favorite things. I break the brownie in half offering some to Theo who graciously accepts.

I bite into it and resist the urge to sigh in delight.

"Look who it is!" The voice behind me brings a grin to my face. Brian and Brooke appear next to us, at the table.

"Brooke!" I smile throwing my arms around her torso. She's been overly busy with work that I've hardly seen her. FaceTime has been our main source of communication.

"Vale." She grins pressing a big kiss on my cheek. "I missed you. We need to set aside some time soon to meet up."

"Hey." Brian frowns, "where's mine?" Brooke rolls her eyes and presses a kiss to his cheek.

"Happy?"

"You know it." He grins, in a daze. "Anything you do makes me happy, beautiful."

Theo's fingers grasp my chin, making me face him. "Do I get to kiss you as well?"

I resist the urge to melt in his arms. "I don't know, do you?" Despite what I said I angle my face to the side exposing my cheek to him.

"Yes I do." He says softly before turning my face with his grip on my chin for me to face him again. Instead of kissing my cheek he lays a soft kiss on my lips. "You taste like chocolate." He smiles.

"I wonder why." I chuckle grabbing another brownie. I take another bite, enjoying the rich chocolate. "Do you know where they get these?" I mumble, "I need some at my house."

"Not sure." He chuckles using his thumb to wipe at my lower lip.

"Bummer." I frown, "they're really good." Before I know it we've moved away from the table and we're seated at a table near the front where a stage and podium are. Brooke and Brian are seated at the same table as us. The tables are rounded and each seat has a pamphlet naming each employee and their role here at Castano Air corporation.

I open it and grin when I see Theo.

Theodore Castano as Head Of Acquisition.