The Italian Businessman

Chapter 8

I woke up to someone shaking me.
" Go away." I mumbled.

" I'm sorry bella but we have to leave, immediately. " he said.

Why was he sorry? Immediately?
I opened my eyes and I found myself ogling at the handsome man in front of me.
Brandon waved his hand in front of my face.

" Ciao" he smiled.

" Ciao? " I replied quickly.

He just chuckled and told me to get dressed.

" We'll grab breakfast on the way. " he said while closing the door.

I turned to my right side and I didn't realise I was on the edge of the bed and next thing I know I land on the floor.

Way to go Winter. Way to go.

I took out my clothes and toiletry bag and dashed for the bathroom,as I was told to hurry up. I did my morning ritual and looked in the mirror and I was satisfied with myself today, surprisingly.

I went back to my room and packed everything up. I made my bed and found a note next to the nightstand.

Meet me in the reception. I'll be waiting for you bella

- Brandon 

I smiled to myself . Why am I smiling?

I dragged my two suitcases and my duffel bag. I then saw a man waiting near the living room.

" Ma'am, I was sent by Mr Armenti to come and pick up your bags. " he said.

I handed him my bags and I was just amazed by Brandon.

Nice move Brandon!

I followed the man to the reception. A group of ladies were busy talking to each other, I didn't notice Brandon until the ladies moved. He looked handsome. I was still stunned by this man although I've seen him before. I then looked at myself and frowned. I wore a grey sundress matched with black sandals. I was under dressed compared to Brandon who wore a black suit, the perfect size for him.

He came to me and put his finger under my chin. He hugged me. He smelled so good. He smiled and I could have sworn if he wasn't holding me I would have fell.

"I see you received my note."

" I did, it's quite cute. "

He just laughed at me and gave me a look that said : I'll lead the way.

We went outside the hotel and his car was near the entrance. He opened the door for me and I got in and he went to his side and got in too.

His phone rang and he answered. I couldn't make out anything as he was speaking in rapid Italian. He then hung up. Brandon looked my way and opened his mouth but failed to say something.

" I -uhm. You see. Winter I have to get back to Italy. I don't know if you'd like to go with me. I'll understand if you go back home, I mean it's too much of me to ask you to fly to another country with me that you weren't intending to visit. I'll book a plane ticket for you now. I know I promised you a vacation but I really have to go." he said.

I held his left hand with both my hands.
" I'd like to go with you to Italy. "

He smiled and leaned in, when he was a few inches away from my lips he pulled away.

"sorry. Uhm let's go. Sí?"

"Sí"
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