Chanel

Safe

Luca's pov:

We got back to New York. Yesterday, Chanel was acting so out of place. it seemed like something was bothering her. Like she knew something, but decided to keep it to herself. What are you hiding miss Leblanc?

A week passed and she's colder than before. She barely speaks. She comes down to eat, for my mothers sake since she'll feel bad to disappoint Cecillia. I tried to make some jokes, thinking that the ice around her will melt, but she was like stone. Hard and emotionless as a rock. I decided to talk to Alessia, since she works for her, they must've talk at least a bit.

"Alessia?" I called out for her and she yelled a yes while sitting on the couch. I approached her and leaned on the sofa.

"What's up?" She asked, seeing my concerned face. Well i'm not worried about her, just..she ruins my mood when her mouth doesn't spit those funny ass insults.

"Chanel. Since we came back from Paris, she's been acting awfully weird and-"

"Wait a damn minute. You're worried about her. Aren't you?" I wanted to say something but she interrupted me. "My brother is in love with miss Leblanc." She laughed amused but her lively energy drained when she saw my glare. "She didn't tell you, did she? When you got shot and we came back to New York to see you, she left the room. I followed her outside, maybe to try and comfort her, because after all you were attacked in a thunderstorm. That look. Face. She was, afraid, pale. When she saw me i could feel the big desire for her to make me forget everything that i saw. Someone's been threatening her. Continuously, the message contained us too. But she was the main target. I don't know for how long has this been going on, but she's not safe. And neither are we." She said, and my face got more serious. I was processing the words Alessia said and got up, going to her office. I'm so lucky that Alessia had a day off. I got into my car and started toward the building. I stormed in, some persons tried to stop me but i continued walking.

"I'm sorry, you can't enter this office." A woman said but i ignored her, pushing past her entering in the office.

"Tell Anita that she's fired" Chanel said probably thinking i was a worker but then she lifted her gaze.

Chanel's pov;

When i say that i stopped dead in my tracks, i mean it. What was he doing here?

"Why are you-?"

He suddenly eyed my phone and took it. "What are you doing. Hey!" I shouted but he unlocked my phone. I wasn't surprised that he knew my password but anyways. I got up charging towards him angrily but my face paled when i saw where he was looking. The messages. Alessia fucking Di Angelo couldn't shut up.

"For how long?" He asked but i didn't say anything. I just stood there still.

"Who?" He asked again and i snatched my phone back.

"It's none of your business."

"Well now it is. Drop the Ice queen act for once and talk!" He said sounding angrier than before.

"They are just some stupid jokes. Move on." I said. Even i didn't believe what i said.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Why would I tell you?" I said my tone getting more serious.

"We had an arrangement. You'll marry me for business and I'll give you my protection."

"And you think i'll be safe, You're acting like a prince charming who saved Aurora from her fucking curse. Don't you get it? I was never safe and i'll never be. With or without your protection! "I exclaimed and looked at him dead in the eye.

"You aren't safe. But still you not only have my protection, but my men too. The whole mafia knows that family is priority. And you're family" he said and i bit my lip. Family. We heard bout that story. A happy and safe family ending up dead.

"Then who's looking after you?" I said and he looked at me confused. "You keep Cecillia safe, Alessia, me and Aiden. But who keeps you safe?

"I can protect myself."

"So do I. Now leave. I have work." I said coldly and sat down ignoring his presence. I knew that we will talk about this more later. But i wasn't in the mood right now. And i'll never be. He was so sure that he can protect me. But sometimes you feel like you want to end it. Let it kill you. Inside, outside, doesn't matter. A tear slipped but i brushed it off continuing to sign my papers.

Author's note:

Finally came back after a while.

Safe, it does sound pretty tempting. Family, even more tempting. But, these thoughts won't make the threat disappear. If anything, it will become a warning. And when the bullet flies, no one can turn back time.