The Italian Businessman

Chapter 3

"We're about to land. I hope your flight was blissful. Thank you"

Then the intercom went off.
I woke up 10 minutes ago and boy was I creeped out. A guy in the middle 20s with a black hoodie kept looking at me. I immediately felt uncomfortable
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Disaster was all I could describe the situation I'm in right now. I had successfully taken out my two suitcases but I couldn't find my backpack anywhere. It had my phone, purse, map and a Guide to Greece book with all the other stuff like my charger and snacks, I mean hundreds of skittles. I think the guy with the hoodie took my backpack.Darn!

I heard my stomach growl so I decided to head to a restaurant near the airport but I just remembered I had no cash on me. I did what's best and walked in no particular direction to find my cruise that I'll be on for a month.

I hope it does not depart without me

As I said my silent prayers I realised I was walking on an isolated road. There wasn't any moving thing here. I now became alert and scared.
Suddenly a red sports car appear up from the hill, as it became more visible I shot my hand up to signal for a lift but it didn't stop.

Ugh! Talk about politeness. I know right, sarcasm *wink*

My suitcases were heavier than before, I thought

Maybe because you've been carrying them for a long period of time Winter.

I've been walking for what felt like hours but actually for a few minutes when a car suddenly  stop a few inches from me. The window descended and omg a handsome young man took off his glasses and waved his hand. I waved back feeling a little shy.
"need a lift bella?", he asked
" I need a life.", I mumbled.
"scusi?", he asked
"oh sorry, I meant to say I did not hear you.",  he said

I just nodded my head at him. He got out of the car and reached for my bags.

Phew! Thank God!!

He opened the passenger door for me. I didn't know why I hesitated but I got in either way. He carefully closed the door and ran to his door and got in.

"bella, please put on your seat belt. I won't bite.", he said flashing his hypnotising smile

Oh God!

I cleared my throat. "By the way, I'm not bella I'm Winter."
"okay Winter. I'm Brandon."
"nice meeting you Brandon.", I said
The engine roared to life. "where are you heading Winter?"
"The cruise in Athens.",  I said smiling.
"I'm sorry but that cruise left 15 minutes ago. How about I show you around? Mhm?"

"okay, sure."

As he was reaching for the gear he accidentally brushed my thigh. He looked at me apologetically and I just looked down.

Here comes what I like to call a disaster.
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Jussie Smollett as Brandon Armenti above ⤴