HIS BELLA

chap. 13

ISABELLA

Deep in my slumber I push my body further towards the warmth which is covering me like a blanket making me feel this unknown self of being protected and safe . I snuggle my face further in a firm surface prolly the seat I presume as I feel hot breath prickling down on my neck- does the seat breathe!?

With a rush I open eyes to the black dress shirt with rippled muscles beneath them as I take a little peak from the couple of open buttons . I'm lost in the feel of his taunting muscles under my palms itching with the need to feel them raw .

My gaze moves towards his neck to his jaw as I see the way his jaw clenches with a tick  making it seem sharper then ever , finally landing on the pair steel cold orbs captivating me in a trance as the side of his mouth tilts into a smirk a very sexy one .

" Enjoying the view " he says as realisation hits me making me break out of my trance and shriek away from him . Only now I realise how I was laying on him oh god .

" I-uh I'm sorry...I didn't mean to sleep on you . I'm sorry for causing you trou-" I was stopped by the squeeze on my waist by his large hands it wasn't too tight but enough to send shiver runs down my spine .

" All my pleasure  " he says with a smirk playing on his lips which looked dangerously sexy making me clench my thighs together. If I wasn't blushing enough before I was definitely flushed right now .

With that he removes his hands making me instantly miss the warmth and his presence . I look around to find everyone fast asleep making me release a breath in relief that no one encountered what happened .

I put my face in my palms being utterly flustered and embarrassed at the fact of me sleeping over a guy well not any guy- my bestfriend's brother who I have a huge crush on . Can my life get any more messy.

After an hour of contemplating and stealing glances over the dangerously attractive man beside me who seems always busy making me wonder if he does something apart from work , what things makes him happy or is he always this cold and closed off .

I heard the captains voice through the speakers indicating it's time to land as I look out of the window with the excitement oozing out of me . I've always wanted to visit italy it's on my bucket list to explore the streets , eat all the mouth watering dishes , and so much more

Getting down from the jet in a blink of an eye my leg twists as I trip over the stairs clumsily ready for planting my face on the ground until Leo's arm swiftly swings around my waist pulling my tiny figure towards his broad muscular and much larger frame . As I steady my body and look at him staring with an amused look .

" Careful little one " he said with a tiny bit of concern and amusement in his eyes for a second until it's again covered with a cold stern look . Breaking the eye contact I walk towards everyone ahead while ducking my head scolding myself for always being so damn clumsy .

Settling in a car I look outside admiring the beauty of the city and being a tidy bit nervous about meeting Emilia's family and wondering if they'll like me or despise me I really hope they don't .

After the ride of about an hour or so the big gates come in view which opens on the que of the car followed by a huge garden covered with grass which looks too green on either side with a pathway carved in the middle . Reaching near a house comes into view . No understatement . A mansion .

It's three storeys at least  with a wide frontage . Large colonial-style pillars towers from the ground floor to the top . I shuffle around the backseat as I watch the gardener water the lawn which looks freshly laid. As the netting of the tennis court is visible behind the large palm trees .

As the passenger door opens , I give Matteo a warm smile for the gesture as I get down and my mouth drops as the huge double doors open . Damn ! This is a palace which I saw in the movies I had to blink my eyes to see I'm really here .

Walking the stairs leading towards the house as we enter I hear a loud noise as I see a little boy with brown curly hair and big emerald eyes smiling widely he ran towards Matteo .

" Uncle Matt !!! " He yelped as he launched himself on Matteo who got on his knees and took him in his arms and gave him a swing as the little boy squeeked in utter happiness making me adore him .

Soon I hear the clicking of heels as I look at the woman who seems like a foot taller then me , hairs cascaded around her slender figure as I admire her flawless skin with a man beside her who looks more intimidating and muscular then Leonardo as he has this powerful and intimidating aura making me shuffle my feets .

" Giovanni " I hear her say and the kid looks around and goes to her as they all meet making me admire the family . As Emilia introduces me to her oldest brother Dante and his wife aurora and their son Giovanni .

" Hello dear I'm Aurora wife of this grumpy man and this is our son Giovanni " she introduces making me feel better at her welcoming nature .

" I'm Isabella . It's nice to meet you all" I say timidly as she gives me a warm smile and Dante gives me a curt nod while his face is cold and emotionless . As I look at the boy peering towards me from behind her mother has kneel down .

" Hello little one . I'm Isabella " I stretch my hand towards him for a handshake as he comes out taking my hand .

" You're prwetty " he says in his baby voice making my heart swell with love and adoration at the little boy .

" Thanks gio . And you're the cutest boy I ever met ." I say to which he jumps to hug me making me yelp in surprise but soon giggles as his little arms snake around my neck while I stand with him in my arms . 

" Can I call you bella !? " He says so softly making me melt at the cute request how can anyone deny such an adorable creature  .

" Of course dear you can call me anything you want " I say as I kissed his cheeks to which he broke into a fit of giggles making a smile towards my face .

" Come here . Don't trouble her gio . " aurora said as I assured her it was fine . After a while of talking with her I got to know she really is sweet and caring with her elegant and charismatic aura , I like her . we decided to take rest being tired and jet legged from the long flight .

She showed our rooms as there were multiple rooms .What else do you expect from a huge palace . My room was far off towards the end of the floor with Emilia's room towards my left and Leonardo's on my right .

As I entered my room which was really big with lavish interior design elegantly with a queen size bed neatly made and a huge closet cleaned for my clothes as I settled arranging all my clothes in the closet .

After the shower I get settled on the bed taking a nap on the comfortable bed as tiredness and the ache of my body lures me to sleep ....