Charade Games | Completed

Chapter 25: Reach

A/n: Chapter 25, yay! I'm sorry to say this chapter isn't my best, but I wasn't feeling well this whole week so I hope you understand. Thank you and Happy Reading!

1987 Milan, Italy

"Nice to meet you. My name is Raven Alberghi."

The words echoed inside the room.

Confused looks and wandering eyes were traced back to the man who stood next to me.

His right hand held out blankly in front of him, as he cocked his head to the side with a grin.
Alden simply responded with a courteous smile before reaching out his hand. Clasping their palms together, they shook hands for a quick second.

"Nice to meet you. I don't think I'll have to introduce myself right?"

Raven responded with slips of chuckles from his painted grin, his blue eyes still facing Alden.

"Of course not. No one in Italy have not heard your name before Mr. Worrick." Raven released their hands as he greeted him with a respectful nod.

Tucking his hand back in his pocket, Alden responded in the same way, his green eyes still watching for the subtle movements as silence seemed to follow after.

Raven continued to set his arm around my shoulders; his left arm wrapped over my neck while holding onto my arm. Slapping his arm off me, the man retreated a few steps as his blue eyes were still glued to me--his face still carrying that cocky ass smile from before.

"And so nice to see you again, Leo." He added wittily.

Breathing out, I fixed my suit before pushing back my glasses on the bridge of my nose.

"Same to you."

Coughing up a smirk, Raven's attention slowly turns to the opposite direction as he catches sight of the man and woman standing towards his left.

"And I presume you're two of the royal capos? Giano and Lucy Viaenti?" The man reached out his hand towards them at the end of his question.

"Yes. A pleasure to meet you Mr. Alberghi." Giano took the initiative instead of his sister as he bowed his head and shook his hand.

"Like wise, and please, call me Raven. I prefer that instead." He raised an eyebrow at the end of the statement as the grin seemed to grow brighter. Giano was a little loss of a response, so he simply smiled and nodded as the conversation continued.

"I'm here to pick up Ms. Marino. However, because of the storm I've arrived at this hour. My apologies."

A polite smile were planted on Alden's lips. Shaking his head, Alden glanced at the man in front of us.

"No it's alright. I'll send Lucy to ask for Ms. Marino."

Glancing at her, Lucy understood the instructions before turning towards the stairs; the tiles underneath her feet echoed loudly as her eyes followed mine. Her brown eyes were watching me as her eyebrows scrunched up in a curious manner.

'Who is he? He seems to know you.'

Shaking my head, I gave her a sign with my eyes.

'I'll explain later.'

Catching the sign, Lucy was still hesitant. But she simply nodded and continued up the steps as the house keeper lead us to the living room--a front portion of the house that was located towards the right.

Leading us into the room, Alden and Raven were the only two seated. Giano and I stood to the side as we observe silently.