Shadows of control { Under Editing }

45.Leave me!

Author's pov:

"With whom are we dealing today? You didn't provide me any details "
Sofia asked sitting beside bella on the passanger seat in the car.

Bella chuckled lightly.
"Oops! I almost forgot to tell you.
it's my father, Salvatore Martino."

Sofia's eyes widened.
"Okay, this was quite unexpected. But what is our today's meeting about?"

"Dad usually doesn't deal with me , but today we are having a very big deal and he wants me to handle it.
I don't know what's going to happen......"
Bella said, her voice a bit trembling and nervous.

Sofia could see Bella's expressions changing.

"Hey, relax,"
Sofia said, squeezing Bella's hand reassuringly.

"Your father wouldn't have chosen you for this if he didn't trust you"

"Sofia, you don't know,"
Bella said, her voice dropping to a hushed whisper. "He's... he's a mafia king. He's always been good to me, as a father, but... this deal, I have to get it. At any cost."

Sofia was internally shocked after knowing that Bella's father was a mafia . However, she quickly pushed aside her thoughts and focused on boosting Bella's confidence.

"You are getting this deal, Bella,"
She said trying to build Bella's confidence .
"You know this business inside and out , so just prove yourself ....."

Bella nodded.

Finally, their car came to a halt. They both stepped out of the car and found themselves facing a truly impressive building, even more grand than Bella's own company headquarters. As they entered the lobby, they were greeted by a flurry of attentive staff. Navigating through their impressive palace area, they finally reached the designated meeting room. Inside, the room was already bustling with activity, filled with a diverse group of individuals, most of whom were already seated.

Bella stepped inside the meeting room and took her seat. Sofia followed closely behind bella entered the room, her hair were tied in a high bossy pony tail, she was dressed in a sharp, formal outfit that exuded confidence and professionalism.

Sofia was unaware that those dark ocean-blue eyes were watching her with a smirk. No doubt, the whole room was drawn to her aura. When their eyes met, she felt a strange numbness wash over her. She was never expecting this moment, not even in her nightmares. Shock washed over her, but she didn't allow a single emotion to flicker across her face. She maintained a professional demeanor. Her facial expressions showed no recognition to that person and acted totally strange.

Sophia took her seat beside Bella. Bella was also shocked, but not as much as Sophia.

Those blue orbs refused to leave her, but she didn't even glance in his direction, pretending to be engrossed in the file in her hands.

Soon, Salvatore entered the room, and the meeting started. During the meeting, the man, whom Sofia was trying to avoid presented a deal to Bella. That was the deal Salvatore wanted for Bella.

The deal was not easy to secure. There were many tricky questions, making the negotiation challenging. However, with Sofia's assistance in drafting the contract, bella secured the deal.

The deal was very profitable but Neither Bella nor Sofia truly desired the deal.
They were compelled to pursue it due to Bella's father's expectations.

The meeting finally concluded, and people began to slowly exit the room.

"You can wait in the car,"
Bella whispered to Sofia
"I have to talk with Dad, I'll come in few minutes"

Sofia nodded and quickly exited the room. She felt a shiver ran down her spine. All she wanted was to get out of that place as soon as possible. A sense of unease lingered within her.

She was in the parking area, heading towards the car, when she heard the voice she had been dreading since the meeting began.

"Sofia!"
Ansh said firmly, his voice echoing through the place.

Sofia slowly turned to face him, her breath catching in her throat. She was instantly lost in the mesmerizing depths of his blue eyes.

He started to take deliberate steps towards her, each one closing the distance between them. Sofia stood there like a statue, a strange numbness washing over her, as if she had been frozen in time.

He reached her, there was one arm distance between them
"I want to talk to you,"
he said, his voice low and intense.

"But I don't want to talk to you"
Sophia said, her voice firm and unwavering.
"Everything is over between us."

"Nothing is over between us,"
Ansh countered, his voice low and dangerous.

"You're delusional!"
Sofia spat, her voice laced with anger.
"We are over, Ansh. I don't want to hear a word from you, I don't want to see your face and I don't want to have anything to do with you."

She turned away from him, her anger was clearly visible.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go."

Sofia marched towards the car, her heels clicking angrily against the pavement. Her heart pounding in her chest.

Suddenly Ansh held Sofia's wrist from behind to stop her. His hands were cold. Sofia felt a familiar sensation in her body by his touch.

"You're not going anywhere,"
Ansh growled, his voice a low, dangerous rumble.
"Not until we talk."
He said standing behind her and holding her wrist.

He pulled her closer, his grip tightening on her wrist ,But her anger was unstoppable. She jerked her hand from his hold, her eyes flashing with fury then She turned to face him.

His eyes, were now dark and stormy, reflecting the anger simmering within him.
"You think you can just erase everything? Pretend like it never happened?"

He shook his head, a bitter laugh escaping his lips.
"I won't let you."

"Leave me, Ansh!..."
Sofia snapped, her voice trembling with rage.
"You have no right to touch me. I told you, it's over."

She stepped back from him.Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision.
"Just leave me alone. Please."

He took a step closer to her, his eyes narrowed.
"You think this is easy for me? To watch you act like I'm some kind of stranger to you"

His voice rose,
"You think I can just forget about the time we spent together"

He grabbed her shoulders, his grip firm but not painful "Don't you dare pretend like you don't feel anything anymore, Sofia. I know you do."