HIS BELLA

chap. 6

ISABELLA

The car ride was silent as the slow music played wasn't awkward rather more of a comfortable one . With me occasionally finding myself staring at the breath taking man beside me .

The way his veins popped out on his forearms as his muscles flexed with each movement . As my cheeks turned red due to my thoughts as I snuggled in his jacket .

Upon reaching my building I started to take off the seatbelt which for god knows why was so complicated . Being so infused in the belt I didn't notice when Leonardo got out and he was right by my side opening my door .

He leaned closer making my eyes go wide as I involuntarily move back as my back hits the seat and he leans closer so close that I could feel his hot breath hitting my neck making goosebumps erupt throughout my body as I clench my eyes together until I hear a click sound .

As I feel him moving away only to realise the seatbelt being open . Oh he was opening the seat belt wait what was I even thinking that he was gonna do god what's wrong with me .

As I look up to find him smirking as I scrunch my face in embarrassment and getting out urghh !! Why do I always have to embarrass myself .

" Would you um like to come in " I ask him looking up at him .

" Sure " he said as he nodded towards me to lead the way .

As he enters my apartment making it look even smaller for his huge frame as looks around probably judging about how small.

" It's not really big but it's warm and cozy " I say looking at him to get his reaction.

" It's beautiful " his simple reaction made me feel at ease .
As I shyly mutter " Thank you " .

He finally settles on the sofa spreading his leg and leaning behind as I take the front chair .
" What would you like juice , coffee oh wait I had baked cookies if you'd like you could try I mean you don't have if you don't wan- " cutting me off in the middle he says .

" I'd love to " making me grin .

" I'll just go get them " . I said as I went

inside the kitchen and grab a few cookies for him I really hope he likes it . He takes one of them and takes a bite with no expressions on his face maybe he didn't like it- .

" It's delicious " he exclaims making me smile .

" I'm glad you do " I say smiling towards him .

Our conversation got interrupted as his phone rang giving me an apologetic look
" I have to take this " he said as I gave him a knowing smile as he went towards the balcony .

I could make out him yelling at the person on the call making me pity that person but couldn't understand a single thing as he switched between different languages making me think how many languages does this guy even speak.

He ends the call making his way towards me " I'm sorry but I need to get going some urgent matter came up " .
As I look at him feeling a little disappointed that he has to go soon . " It's alright...it was great having you here " I say.

He bent down... not breaking the eye contact he brought my hand towards his lips " Pleasure was all mine tesoro" he said  taking my breath away as he just smirked . With that he left .

I released the breath I didn't know I was holding onto as I closed the door going and slumped onto the sofa as I recollected my thoughts . And how my day took a drastic change with a single person .

Who is making me feel things I never did , the way his simple gestures give me butterflies . This is wrong he's your bestfriend's brother  what's even wrong with me god this is so wrong .  

As I roll over I see something near my hand " shit ! " I exclaimed as I took the suit jacket in my hands. I totally forgot to give him this back .

His cologne fills my nostrils as I bring it closer and smells like him masculine , intimidating .

As I look I find a card in one of the pockets it says ' ROMERO ENTERPRISES ' as I find his number below . I interpreted whether to call him or not .

I spent an hour or so thinking about it and finally decided on giving him a call . As the phone starts ringing my heart beat speeds up . He won't pick up he probably would be bus-  my thoughts got cut off .

" Hello " I heard his husky voice .

" H-hii " I stuttered a little.

" Isabella !? "  How did he even guess it was me .

" Yeahh it's me" I replied

" Is everything alright"  he asked confused why I called him out of nowhere .

" Everything is alright...I just forgot to give your jacket back to you and I found your number on your card...so should I come to your place and give you " I completed . Deep down I craved to see him again .

" When does your shift end tomorrow? " He asks .

" Around 9 " I say being confused.

" Okay then I'll pick you up then "  he said which didn't seem like a question more of an order .

" Umm..okay " I replied timidly.

" Good night piccolo"  .

" Good night " with that I ended the call as I realized what just happened .
I'm gonna meet him just the thought makes me excited. With the thought I didn't know when I drifted off to sleep.