The Arrangement

Chapter 14

Isabella
"Bella, come on wake up we have to get to work." I hear Alessandra's voice, and feel her caressing my face. I pull my duvet over my face and turn the other side, making her chuckle.

"Come on, we're going to be late. Andiamo carina."
(Translation: Let's go pretty)

"No, I wanna sleep I'm tiredd." I groan.

"Ok thats it, I'm giving you three seconds." She warns playfully. I decide to ignore her words.

Before I can do anything, she pulls off the covers and tickles my sides. "Álee! Stopp!" I laugh uncontrollably as I squirm around.

"I'm going to tickle the tiredness out of you." She teases.

"Fine! Fine! I'll get upp" I protest which makes her stop.

"Good girl come on, up you get. I've made breakfast with well... whatever there was. Before you argue with me, it's just a smoothie, low calorie but filling." She says reassuringly before kissing my forehead and getting up. Every once in a while, when I convince myself, I try to have some breakfast and most of the time it's a smoothie. She just somehow read my mind.

She looks so put together, even though she's in the same clothes as yesterday. On the other hand, I probably look like a mess.

"Get up sleepyhead, I'll be in the living room when you're done getting ready." She says with a warm smile before walking out.

To say that I slept well is an understatement. I don't think I've had a full night of sleep in years, but being in Álessandra's arms was so peaceful and calming.

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"Heyy bitch! Hi sweetheart!" Victoria greets Ále and I, as she barges into Alessandra's office.

Today I was meant to be with Victoria but obviously, I'm not. Ále said I'm with her, no questions asked. I obviously don't mind, although Victoria is an amazing mentor, being with Ále is just so much better.

After I got ready and we both had the smoothies she made, which were amazing by the way, we came straight to the office. She said she had a change of clothes here, and she also has a full on bathroom with a shower. I guess it's practical for her.

"Shut up Tori, go do some relevant work instead of being a pain in the ass." Alessandra says with a scowl, making me snicker.

"I'm so hurt, Isabella I thought we were friends. Now you've taken my place as Ále's only acquaintance in this office." Victoria says in mock offense, her hand on her heart.

I chuckle before replying, "sorry."

Victoria sits right next to me, both of us opposite Ále. "So what were we talking about?" She asks Alessandra.

"Victoria, vattene prima che ti trascini fuori." She says with a sour face. I wonder what she's saying, and how does Victoria even understand?
(Translation: Leave before I drag you out)

"Bene, lascerò te e la tua fidanzatina. Ma è meglio che tu mi riempia." She says with a smirk as she gets up. I didn't know Victoria spoke Italian too.
(Translation: Fine, I'll leave you and your girlfriend. But you better fill me in)

Alessandra rolls her eyes and scoffs, making Victoria chuckle. She pats my shoulder gently with a smile, "I'll see you later darling. Have fun!" She says before walking out, shutting the door behind her.

Alessandra sighs, "now, where were we?"

"Uh... I think we were going to talk about yesterday..." I mutter quietly.