Unpayed Matters

Three

Her name fit very well. Grace had the same dark brown curls Daniel had and her were brown too, just a little lighter. It surprised you how much Daniel looked like his mother because you had seen similarities between him and Joe as well.

Remembering her question you shook your head. "It wasn't voluntary but I'm here now. It's all good." A smile graced her face again. You didn't want to be a burden for her. It as the Mafia! Who would really care about a woman who just got here yesterday. Grace took your hands hands a rubbed her thumb over your knuckles. "Let's get you ready for breakfast." She turned to Cate and Giada while continuing to speak. "I hope you both can handle this." They nodded and Giada made her way into the bathroom, muttering a "Of course Mrs Ricciardo."

Grace left the room and Cate pulled you out of the bed, waking up Riley in the process. She squealed as your big dog jumped at her and locked her face. You laughed and tried to pull her away from the brunette. She stroked Rileys head while you rolled out of your bed and made your way to the bathroom where Giada was already waiting for you. She had run a bath with steaming water. "Just call for us when you are done. I've left some underwear here so you are comfortable around us and don't have to be naked." You thanked her and after she left the room you undressed yourself to get in the tub. Your muscles relaxed and you closed your eyes enjoying the warmth surrounding your body. When the water started to get cold you got out and wrapped yourself in big towel and rubbed lotion on your skin to keep it smooth. The underwear was a pair that wasn't yours, a dark blue lace set and a silky robe in the same color.

The fabric felt amazing on your skin in comparison to the old cotton panties you normally wore. You really could get used to this.

You called in Giada and Cate as they stormed into the bathroom, pulled you into the closet and sat you in front of the vanity. Riley trotted after you looking completely confused and sat by your feet. Giada noticed her being with you as much as she could. "She seems like a real protector for you. I have a dog myself and he does it to." "Yeah it's like she wants to keep any harm from me no matter the cost. I don't want anything happen to her, but I can't change her behavior. She even growled at Daniel when he and Joe came to bring me here." Your voice cracked and the smile on your face turned sad. "I've had her since I was a child and I don't know what I would do if I lost her through something out of my control."

While you were speaking Cate was untangling your hair and bound it into a bun. They stepped away from you and let you stand up to go to the door. "Mr Ricciardo is downstairs in the dining room. We will see you later Ms (Y/LN)." You shook your head and took of each hands in your own. "Please call me (Y/N). I'm not a queen or something." They nodded and Cate slightly smirked. "Well, Mr Ricciardo speaks of you like you are his queen." Giada and you started to giggle. "Oh shut up. I will see you later probably."

You made your way out of the door to go downstairs, Riley close on your heels. The first floor was even bigger than you had expected. For Monaco, where it was apartment living only, you had expected less than this. It was very open and it had the same windows you had in your room. The sight fascinated you. Monte Carlo was a city you always wanted to visit but now you lived here, even if the circumstances were not as ideal as they could be. Your gaze roamed around the room. Everything was in a simple black-white-grey color story. The living area had a massive couch and the TV looked even bigger. The kitchen was kind of normal, everything you would expect was there. But a little detail caught your attention. In a small cabinet were bottles and bottles of expensive whiskey and scotch. Turning back around you looked at the dining table that was stacked with all kinds of food. You only now realized how hungry you were. Walking up to it, you notice it was covered for two people. That amount of food was only for two people. You felt a presence behind you and turned your head only to see it was Daniel. His hand reached out and laid on your Arm and made Riley bark at him in the process. She really was like your little protector. He wore almost the same attire as he did yesterday but instead of black slacks he wore dark blue ones. Now it made sense why your robe was blue as well.

Daniel led you to one side of the table and pulled out the chair like a real gentleman. After the both of you Sat down he began putting various foods on his plate while you just stared at some of them not knowing what to eat. "(Y/N). Would you please eat something? You haven't ate yesterday and I don't want you to starve." You picked out a couple of things and started to eat. Someone had put down a bowl of dog food for Riley as well that she was happily eating away.

Minutes of silence between you were interrupted by him speaking up again. "I want you to meet my partners tonight. There's a big gala and I want you to accompany me." You looked up from your plate and looked into his eyes. Your brain went off as the deep amber captivated all your senses and all you could do was nodd absent minded. He smiled and you swore it was almost as bright as the sun. His speech carried on. "I also wanted to prepare you for what's coming. We have to act as if we're in love. You will officially be introduced as my girlfriend and later in the evening I will propose so no one will see this is arranged. The spotlight will be on you tonight and I hope you can handle that." A bitter smile was on your lips. You hated the spotlight. You much rather would be sitting by the window reading a book. (OK me) "So no pressure at all." Daniel reached over the table and took your hand in his. The hairs on your body stood on and you hated and loved the effect he had on you.

"I know you will be the most beautiful woman out there. You could go there in sweatpants I would still see you as a goddess. If you want you can go to your room. Caterina and Giada are waiting for you and they will make you into the queen you deserve to be." A blush crawled up your neck. Cate was right. But to hear it from Daniel himself was so different.

Excusing yourself you made your way up to your room where the two girls were already waiting for you. The made your hair and make up and put you in the most beautiful dress you had ever seen. You hugged them and slowly made your way down the stairs. The heels on your feet were dangerous considering you were very clumsy. Daniel waited at the end of the stairs with the blue suit he wore in the morning. His jaw dropped and his eyes widened. Cate and Giada giggle at his face as he took your hand and let you down the last couple of stairs. "I told you you would look like a goddess. Come on, we have to get going." His arm wrapped around your waist as he led you to the exit. What a night this was going to be.