I check my phone and it's about 2am.
I sigh and stand up from the step, that now has made my ass numb, and walk back inside. The lights where off but some lights on the walls illuminated the house. Everyone must be asleep.
Looking down the large long hallway I come across the room that Enzo stays in.
I'm sure he's awake...
I knock quietly once and enter as I heard a mumbling voice.
Opening the door slowly I am greeted by Enzo sitting at the edge of the bed. He got rid of his bloodied clothing and replaced it with a plain black tshirt and black joggers.
I walked in closing the door behind me, slowly approached him.
He looked up at me and slightly smiled.
It aches my heart.
"So I'm worried now that I know the first day we met, you threatened to kill me was true huh?" I try to lighten up the mood with my hideous humour.
He chuckles slightly to himself.
"Killing little girls isn't really my thing."
My mouth drops open.
That asshole.
But that day where he saved me from those drunken men made sense now. In the way he fought with them, how easy he made it look.
"No matter how you much you smile or make cheeky remarks you're still a jerk Enzo," I walk into the room and sit on the sofa near the wall. "but I mean, those heartless moments you have, they make sense."
He looks at me and raises a brow. "Lexi, do you know how fucking hard it is for me to take someone's life and smile the next day? Act like everything is just bloody dandy? Well it's not. Yeah I get those dickheads who deserve to die. But I also get ones who plead for their life..."
"Then why do you do this? Why choose this life? You have a family Enzo. You're wealthy."
He runs a hand over his face and stands up in frustration.
"You think I want this? This fucked up job?! You think I want to kill people in cold blood for the rest of my life?" He punches the wall angrily, leaving a fist-sized hole. My body jumped at the sudden aggression. "But you know what Lexi? It's come to a point where I feel no remorse... It's a part of me now." He closes his eyes.
I could feel my heart pounding like crazy, but I dare not cry. Because right now he doesn't deserve my tears.
"I understand Enzo." Getting up from the sofa I held back a sob and quickly exited the room closing the door behind me. I rested my forehead against the door and sighed.
Oh Enzo...
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Enzo's POV
I didn't want her find to out this way.
I never really wanted her to find out in any way.
Fucking hell Enzo, you really out-did yourself this time. She sees you as a psycho who loves to kill for a living.
This is how I was brought up, she can't change that.
I had to do this.
It's my lifestyle.
It's my duty to protect and kill.
It's the only thing I know.
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It's been a week and Lexi and Eric had school off. For a bit.
Lexi started to get comfortable around me again after she soon came to realise that nothing really changed between her and I, considering now that she knows my occupation.
She surprisingly messaged me all the time explaining her boredom as she was still alone. I had been busy all week with work which was diffcult for me to find time to go down there and visit or stay. So I suggested her to stay the week here in the city, after all she would be under good protection. She hesitated at first but later she accepted with the words "Yolo.".
Getting out of the shower I wipe the fog away from the mirror with my forearm. Everyday I would come face to face with my reflection with the same question running through my mind.
Who am I?
I was snapped out of my thoughts as I heard the bell go off at my door.
Sliding my loose t shirt over my head I walk barefoot towards the door.
Before I even get to open the door properly, Sebastian barges in causing me to step to the side.
"Sure why don't you come in and make yourself at home." I mumbled to myself as I closed the door.
"Well aren't you a fucking gentleman holding the door for me." He winks taking a seat on my leather sofa.
"What's going on Seb?" I close the door and walk towards the other couch sitting on the arm rest with my arms crossed.
"Brother. I'm bored. Okay? All I do is work. I have no proper social life, man! No girls to sleep with, no proper hobbies accept for dealing with the clubs bullshit. Like when was the last time we've done something fun?" His curious eyes locked to mine.
I let out a slight scoff. "Oh Sebastiano, you do know you're the only person to blame for it?" I walk up to him and rest a hand on his shoulder. "You do this to yourself." I walk over the kitchen and get myself a glass of water. "Work is completely fine yet you don't want to give it a break. You're not the only one who owns that place okay? So tell me? Where would you want to possibly go?"
There was an awkward silence so I turned around.
I knew exactly who stole the light. He looked at me and then back at Lexia.
"Lexiaaaa mio Bella! " he jumps up from his seat and walks over enveloping Lexi in a inviting hug. I scoff slightly.
"Hi Sebastian." Lexi was really happy to see him here which was good.
"So , I totally knew you guys would become besties because everything starts off with hate if you know what I mean." He wiggles his eyebrows.
You sly fucker.
We decided to head out for dinner after much complaining from Sebastian.
I booked reservations to one of the most famous restaurants in New York. They mentioned they had no seats. But I made sure they did. All they needed was my name and oh look there's a VIP private room available.
Perks of being a successful billionaire.
Earlier, I messaged someone to come down and help Lexi get ready. Even though she insisted that she was capable of doing her own hair and makeup, I explained that this wasn't just some restaurant she could wear jeans to.
As on cue the door rings and I ask Lexi to invite the person in. As I was about to stand, I prepared for the worst.
"Ahhhhhh omggg LEXIII HONEY!"
Allison had made her arrival.
"Allison!" Lexi joyfully cheers as she hugs her so dearly. They both can't stop asking questions when my slight cough brought their attention.
"Our reservation is at 7:40, I suggested you get a move on ladies." I walk back into my room and think of something to wear.
Would a whole suit be too much? Do I do go for a light or dark... what the fuck Enzo just pick something.
I ended up wearing a classic black suit with no vest or tie, leaving the first three buttons of my dress shirt unbuttoned. To complete the look I paired them off with my black Hugo boss oxford leather dress shoes.
I comb my hair back, grab my keys for the BMW, shoving my wallet inside of my jacket and then my phone on the the other side of the jacket.
Walking further into the open space near the door I turned around and my eyes slightly widened.
