My Boss

[14]

[ayanna]

It's Friday and 7 p.m. would be rolling around pretty soon. I couldn't lie, I was very excited to be going with Mr. Rinaldi. Yeah so what he's my boss, but who cares. The man was every woman's dream and lately I was in need for a little attention from a male, not being my son. I've been a little lonely and everyone around me lately have all been getting into relationships. Not saying that I want a relationship, just saying that it would be nice to have a little fun.
Don't really know what Mr. Rinaldi and I would fbe doing tonight, but he told me to dress sort of fancy and sort of casual.

I kept looking at the outfit over and over, maybe this was the one. I didn't want to come off as trying to hard, but I wanted to look good too.

"Mother where are you going?"

I snapped my head in the direction of the door and there stood Noah with his brow raised as he eyed me. I swear there is a grown man locked in my child's body.

"Well Mama's got a date tonight baby boy."

"With?"

Just as he asked the doorbell rang and once he heard the sound he took off downstairs. When did he become Usain Bolt? Taking a deep breath I looked myself over once more then grabbed my black clutch and turned my light off. Downstairs I found Noah at the door talking his head off to Mr. Rinaldi who only smiled at him. Could this man get any more prefect?
The two didn't notice me come down the stairs before Mr. Rinaldi's eyes caught mine. Taking in my appearance his lips parted a little and he adjusted the way he was standing.

"W-wow you look stunning."

"Of course she does that's my Mama!"

We both laughed at Noah.

"Thank you Mr. Rinaldi, you're looking quite handsome yourself."

More like sexy as hell. Mister was over here looking edible in his black dress pants and white top, slightly unbuttoned. Damn if my child wasn't in the room.

"Shall we head out?"

"Yeah. Uh Noah tell your grandmother I'm heading out and make sure to be in bed by a reasonable hour."

I kissed the top of Noah's head and gave him hug before turning towards Mr. Rinaldi.

"Signore, you better have my Mama back home on time I need someone to serve me my Coco Puffs in the morning."

Noah said before leaving the area to do God knows what. The both of us just laughed aswe walked out to Mr. Rinaldi's very nice sports car. Being the gentleman he is, Mr. Rinaldi opened the passenger side for me and waited till I was fully in the car to shut the door. Once he was in the car himself we started our night

—

Dinner was absolutely amazing. Mr. Rinaldi, well Marco since he insists on me calling him that, took me out on the town and we explored the streets of Sicily. He took me on a Gondola ride, where we talked and had some wine. Then he brought me to probably the most delicious restaurants ever, it wasn't some fancy crazy expensive place, it was a small place really friendly just filled with positivity, and great food. Now we were in a flower shop, don't know how we got here, but we were here. I looked around at the many flowers and just as I was about to reach for one Marco appeared in front of me.

"Here."

Holding out a pale pink rose Marco smiled at me. Just looking at the rose caused forgotten memories to flood back, but what the big deal it was just a rose. Taking the rose I held it up to my nose and inhaled it.

"Thank you Marco."

"No need bella it suites you. Now I'd like to take you to one more place before I return you home."

Marco held out his head which I accepted and together we left the shop. Crossing the street we came to the front of a Gelto shop. Luigi's. I know this place.

—Flashback—

I giggled as Leonardo whispered sweet nothings in my ear. We had been exploring the streets of Sicily today, because it was a beautiful day and for once there was no fighting in the streets. Nobody had to hide in fear of the mafia and the shops were finally open.
I was happy to finally get the chance to see this part of Italy, the culture. Women were singing, men were laughing, and children were playing. It was all breathtakingly beautiful and for the first time since Leonardo and I met he could finally take me out on a date. We no longer had to just be locked up in a small room where we could only talk for a few seconds. He didn't have to leave secret messages for me under the mat. We finally could be out in the open with no worries.

"Mi amor what's got a hold of your mind?"

I looked up to see Leonardo smiling down at and I returned his smile, giving him a quick peck on the cheek.

"Nothing, I'm just happy."

He stopped both of us in our tracks and took my face in his hands. We both stared into each others eyes and before I knew it our lips were meshed together. Fireworks were ripped through my body the moment our lips touched. I never felt this way kissing anyone before and when we pulled away from breath I could only think of wanting more. Leonardo smiled at me once again and took my hand in his leading me into a Gelto shop.

"Luigi dammi due ordini di Crema Siciliana." (Luigi give me two orders of Crema Siciliana.)

Leonardo demand. I watched as he did so and there I knew I was falling, deeply, for this man.

—End of Flashback—

"Ayanna?"

I shook myself from my weird flashback and saw Marco was giving me a worried look.

"Sorry I tend to zone out at the worst times."

I made up a lie to cover up my embarrassment.

"Don't worry about it, but would you like some Gelato?"

"Yeah, I'll just have whatever you have."

"Alright. Dammi due ordini di Crema Siciliana, per favore." (Give me two orders of Crema Siciliana, please.)

Woah this feels like déjà vu, but I didn't say anything I just watched silently as the man in front of me order us some Gelato.